The 83rd Infantry Division on February 22, 1945
This page shows the locations and record of events for today in 1944 or 1945. The map contains the locations, based on the coordinate on the morning report, shown in NATO symbology. A rectangle with two diagonals indicates an Infantry unit and the number on the bottom right hand indicates which organization the unit is part of (e.g. 330 is 330th Infantry Regiment). The value on the bottom left is the name of the unit (e.g. A is A Company). The table below the map contains the written locations, a link to the specific morning report of that unit and the record of events for 'today'. You can collapse the entries for specific units by clicking on the table header.
Disclaimer: The data below is solely based on the information of the morning reports. Coordinates were sometimes incorrectly noted and town names written incorrectly. A 1 indicates that the town name was corrected from the original.
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| 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Argenteau, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO | Argenteau, Belgium | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| ARTYMEDDET | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Argenteau, Belgium | Usual Administrative Duties in Combat. Weather: Fair and Cool. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Argenteau, Belgium | Usual Medical Duties in Combat. Weather: Fair and Cool. |
| BAND | Eijsden, The Netherlands1 | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Fair and Cool. |
| MP | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Platoon departed Dalhem, Belgium at 0915 arrived at Schaufenberg, Germany at 1115. Distance travled thirty-four (34) miles. Map coordinates vK904543. |
| CIC | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Detachment moved fr Dalhem to Schaufenberg |
| QM | Eijsden, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Saint-André, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Eijsden, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Bn in reserve. |
| HQCO1BN | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Co in reserve. |
| A | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| B | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Company participating in Field problems and training and having classes |
| C | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| D | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| E | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| F | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | Co took part in a problem of Bn in an attack over open ground. |
| G | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | Co in same location. Co had problem in Bn in BN attack. Weather warm. Three hot meals were served. Morale Excellent. |
| H | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | 2/21/45 - Co in Reserve. Participated in Battalion Training Problem |
| HQ3BN | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| I | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | Company followed regular training schedule |
| K | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| L | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | Company in same location Gronsveld Holland VK5847. No change in training. Morale high. |
| M | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Cadier, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Herkenrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Rijckholt, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Mheer, The Netherlands | No changes |
| HQCO | Mheer, The Netherlands | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | No changes |
| B | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | No changes |
| C | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | Usual Company Duties. |
| D | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| E | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| F | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| G | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| H | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Moelingen, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Moelingen, Belgium1 | No changes |
| I | Moelingen, Belgium1 | No changes |
| K | Moelingen, Belgium1 | No changes |
| L | Moelingen, Belgium1 | Company continuing to train |
| M | Moelingen, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Mouland, Belgium | No changes |
| ATCO | Mesch, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Moerslag, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Mheer, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| A | Berneau, Belgium | Company returned from night problem at 1000. Free day. Stage show during the afternoon. Hot meals. Weather clear and bright. |
| B | Berneau, Belgium | Co returned from night problem at 0945 and the day was spent cleaning equipment and resting. |
| C | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| D | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Bombaye, Belgium | Bn completed night CPX problem with troops at 1030 the rest of the day spent sleeping. CLean clothes issued and 22 EM and 1 Officer went to leige on pass. Weather cool and clear. Moral Excellent. |
| HQCO2BN | Bombaye, Belgium | No changes |
| E | Bombaye, Belgium | No changes |
| F | Bombaye, Belgium | No changes |
| G | Bombaye, Belgium | No changes |
| H | Bombaye, Belgium | Usual field trng. |
| HQ3BN | Richelle, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Richelle, Belgium | GI show today at Serv Co for Bn personnel. Weather warm and clear. Certain Hq Co personnel participated ina Regt'l night problem last night. |
| I | Richelle, Belgium | CPX all night problem |
| K | Richelle, Belgium | No changes |
| L | Richelle, Belgium | No changes |
| M | Richelle, Belgium | No changes |
| SERCO | Visé, Belgium1 | Usual Camp Duties |
| ATCO | Mons, Visé, Belgium1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| MEDDET | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Ottenfeld, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | 1 kilometer south-west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | 1/2 kilometer south-west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | 1/2 kilometer south-west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Schaufen, Germany | No changes |
| MEDDET | Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Bn Comdr attended a Bn Commanders meeting at 0930. S-2 investigated bomb container in C Btry area. Bn Exec and S-2 visited 110th FA Bn for orientation. Btry Comdrs meeting was held at 1600. Showers and a Band concert was available to all personnel of the Bn. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Btry personnel performed usual field duties. Weather: Warm and clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1/2 mile south-east of Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Btry fired 13 rds for registration. Band music and shows were available to all men today. Slight air activity over our sector. Weather: Warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1/2 mile north-west of Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Showers and movies available btr personnel. Weather: Warm and bright. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany | Btry spent day cleaning and checking trucks. Ration section drew and delivered rations to Btrys. Weather: Clear and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Slight enemy air activity over Bn area. One EM hospitalized after slight wound from bomb fragment. Two other EM evacuated to the hospital. Weather: Clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Engelsdorf, Germany | No undue activity. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: Pfc Dale E Underwood, ASN 35743090, Btry B, perforated wound, left arm: bomb fragment. Awarded Purple Heart No 376452. |
| HQBTRY | Engelsdorf, Germany | Normal activity. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 3/10 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Btry in position. Weather: Clear and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany | No activities. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. Underwood, Dale E. 35743090 Pfc. Awarded Purple Heart #376452 for wound received in left arm by bomb fragment, as of 21 Feb 45. |
| C | 1 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany | Position and installation remain the same. Weather: Fair, warmer. |
| SERBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany | Hauling supplies. Weather: Fair & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Engelsdorf, Germany | Aid station in operation. Weather: Fair & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Rijckholt, The Netherlands1 | 17 Feb 45 to 22 Feb 45: Rijckholt, Holland, vK5846: Usual field duties. Two movies were shown by Div Special Service. 22 Feb 45: Red Cross Clubmobile served donuts and coffee. Some Officers visited Fort Eben Emael today. |
| HQDET | Rijckholt, The Netherlands1 | 17 Feb 45 to 21 Feb 45: Rijckholt, Holland, vK5846: Usual field duties. Det enjoyed two movies provided by Div Special Service. 22 Feb 45: Part of Det visited Fort Eben Emael, Belgium. Red Cross Clubmobile served donuts and coffee. |
| A | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Station in operation, no casualties |
| B | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | No changes |
| C | Berneau, Dalhem, Belgium1 | Operated Collection Station. Casualties light. |
| D | Rijckholt, The Netherlands1 | Co D operating Clearing Station at Rijckholt, Holland, vK5846. Red Cross Clubmobile visited Co today and served coffee and doughnuts. 50% of Co visited Fort Eben Emael, Belgium, Sp Serv entertained Co with movie on 21 Feb 45. |
| 308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQSVCO | Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | Warsage, Belgium | Weather: Clear. All platoons engaged road repairs in vicinity. |
| B | 1 kilometer west of Alsdorf, Germany1 | Weather: Cloudy and colder |
| C | 1 kilometer east of Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | Weather: Clear |
| MEDDET | Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Alsdorf, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| HQBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| A | Engelsdorf, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| B | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | 21 Feb 45: All gun crews fired on enemy planes between 1950 and 2020, two planes believed to be destroyed. |
| C | 1000 yards west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| D | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| MEDDET | Alsdorf, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Maarland, The Netherlands1 | No changes |