Database 83rd Infantry Division

The 83rd Infantry Division on January 21, 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 Jevigné, Belgium1 No changes
HQCO Jevigné, Belgium1 No changes
ARTYHQ Ottré, Belgium1 No changes
ARTYHQBTRY Ottré, Belgium1 No changes
ARTYMEDDET Ottré, Belgium1 No changes
SPTRPSHQ Jevigné, Belgium1 Usual Administrative Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with some Snow.
SPTRPSMEDDET Jevigné, Belgium1 Usual Medical Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with some Snow.
BAND Néblon-le-Pierreux, Belgium1 Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold.
MP Hamoir, Belgium Platoon departed Ottre, Belgium at 0900 and arrived at Hamoir, Belgium at 1100. Distance traveled: twenty-nine (29) miles.
CIC Hamoir, Belgium Entire Detachment moved to Hamoir from Ottre and Jevigne.
QM Néblon-le-Pierreux, Belgium1 Left Bra, bivouac area 0930 by motor convoy. Arrived Neblon Pierreux 1100. Coordinates 409048. Traveled 18m.
83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
C Xhignesse, Belgium No changes
83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
C Grand Houmart, Durbuy, Belgium1 Company left Vaux-Chavanne, Belgium at 1000 arrived at Houmart, Belgium at 1200.
329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 No changes
HQCO Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 No changes
HQ1BN Bovigny, Belgium1 Bn in defense in Bovigny, Belgium
HQCO1BN Bovigny Co in defense.
A Bovigny, Belgium1 Company In Defensive Position at Bovigny, Belgium
B Bovigny, Belgium No changes
C Bovigny, Belgium1 Co in Defense in Bovigny, Belgium
D Bovigny, Belgium1 No changes
HQ2BN Near Joubiéval, Belgium1 No changes
HQCO2BN Near Joubiéval, Belgium1 No changes
E Honvelez, Belgium1 No changes
F Honvelez, Belgium1 Co moved to Longchamps Belgium a distance of 1 mile and set up a defense of the city. Little enemy activity.
G Honvelez, Belgium1 No changes
H Honvelez, Belgium1 Co in Defensive Position. No Enemy Activity Reported.
HQ3BN Hamoir, Belgium1 No changes
HQCO3BN Courtil, Belgium1 20 Jan 45 - Co moved from Petite Longlir to Courtil Belgium closed in new area at 1230. Co in defensive position
I Courtil, Belgium1 Company moved to Courtil, Belgium
K South of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 No changes
L Courtil, Belgium1 Company moved into town of Courtil at 1800. Took 32 prisoners and occupied the town. Morale of troops high.
M Courtil, Belgium1 Co moved into Courtil Belgium. Defensive positions in direct support of rifle Co's. Health of troops very good. Morale excellent.
SERCO Sart, Belgium No changes
ATCO Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 No changes
CANCO Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 Co firing missions daily
MEDDET Sart, Belgium1 No changes
330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Saint-Roch, Belgium1 No changes
HQCO Saint-Roch, Belgium1 No changes
HQ1BN Morville, Belgium Companies moved by motor to Morville for rest & training. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - high.
HQCO1BN Morville, Belgium Company moved by motor to Morville for rest & training. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - high.
A Heyd, Belgium Company in rest area. Morale high. Weather cold.
B Heyd, Belgium Company moved by motor from Hamoir to present station. Reorganization, inspections, and care and cleaning of equipment.
C Heyd, Belgium1 Co moved as ordered
D Heyd, Belgium Left Hamoir on motor march 0900. Arrived Heyd 1000. Day spent on regular Co. Duties. Weather - cold. Morale - high
HQ2BN Izier, Belgium Battalion had Red Cross Clubmobile this afternoon. Clothing inspection continued.
HQCO2BN Izier, Belgium Clothing & Equipment Inspection continues.
E Izier, Belgium Church services held for all men. Clothing and equipment checked. Weather cold. Morale good.
F Izier, Belgium Company remained in same position & continued reorganization and policing up. Red Cross Clubmobile was in area in P.M. Movie planned for tonight. Morale much better.
G Izier, Belgium No changes
H Izier, Belgium 20 jan 45 - Company is cleaning equipment
HQ3BN Filot, Belgium As of 20 Jan 1945 - Moved 2 1/2 miles by foot and motor to Filot, Belgium. Bn in rest area.
HQCO3BN Filot, Belgium As of 20 Jan 1945 - Moved 2 1/2 miles by foot and motor to Filot, Belgium. Bn in rest area.
I Filot, Belgium 20 Jan 45 - Company made a road march of 2 miles to town of Hamoir and back. 21 Jan 45 - No change.
K Filot, Belgium As of 20 Jan 45 - Movement from Hamoir, Belgium to Filot, Belgium. As of 21 Jan 45 - Company training - care and cleaning of equipment.
L Filot, Belgium No changes
M Filot, Belgium Following training schedule.
SERCO Saint-Roch, Belgium1 Company took showers and saw movies. Usual bivouac duties.
ATCO Le Houpet, Ferrières, Belgium1 No changes
CANCO Saint-Roch, Belgium1 The company departed from Ferrieres, Belgium at 1430 and arrived at St. Roch, Belgium at 1550.
MEDDET Saint-Roch, Belgium1 No changes
331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Grand Bru, Belgium No changes
HQCO Grand Bru, Belgium Usual CP duties. Alle men billeted in private homes or barns. Weather: cold and cloudy. Morale: excellent.
HQ1BN Aisne, Belgium No changes
HQCO1BN Aisne, Belgium Church Service for Protestants and Catholics. Moviews being shown. Morale is high.
A Aisne, Belgium Company billeted in houses. Church Services and movie during the day. Hot food served. Men spending time on personal cleanliness and care of equipment.
B Aisne, Belgium Co is resting and cleaning weapons. Church services were a movie were held. Morale is high.
C Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 Spent day in checking feet and issueing clean clothing to all men. Men are getting a badly needed rest. Weather continues cold, but clear.
D Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 No changes
HQ2BN Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium 1 Bn relaxing to the full enjoyment of being relieved. Plans for showers, clean clothes and training being drawn up. Weather: cold and clear. Morale: Excellent.
HQCO2BN Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium 1 Co spent day cleaning up. Church services were held in area. Weather cold and clear. Morale: Excellent.
E Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Company in rest area. Men have care and cleaning of equipment and person. Men attending church.
F Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Co had foot inspectionn. Co given instructions on carelessness in cleaning guns and equipment.
G 1 kilometer south-east of Aisne, Belgium1 Moved by motor from La Beole, Belgium to 1KM SE of Aisne P4715-9675 Map of Durbuy 1:50000 as of 20 January 1945. Assembly area 1 KM SE of Aisne, Belgium P 4745-9675 Map of Durbuy 1:50000 as of 21 Jan 45.
H Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Co in Reserve.
HQ3BN Fays, Belgium No changes
HQCO3BN Fays, Belgium Clean clothes issued. Church services held in school house. Movies shown in school house. Mens morale high. Weather still cold.
I Fays, Belgium Cleaned weapons and improved appearance of men.
K Fays, Belgium 21 Jan 45: Fays. Usual Camp duties. Personal Hygiene, Care and Cleaning of Equip. Afternoon: Church Services.
L Fays, Belgium No changes
M Fays, Belgium No changes
SERCO Werbomont, Belgium Usual Camp Duties
ATCO Grand Bru, Belgium Cleaning and care of guns.
CANCO 1 mile north-west of Faye, Belgium1 No changes
MEDDET Grand Bru, Belgium No changes
322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 No changes
HQBTRY Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 No changes
A Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 No changes
B Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 No changes
C Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 No changes
SERBTRY Lierneux, Belgium1 No changes
MEDDET Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 No changes
323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Joubiéval, Belgium1 No changes
HQBTRY Joubiéval, Belgium1 No changes
A 1/2 kilometer west of Joubiéval, Belgium1 No changes
B 1 kilometer south-west of Joubiéval, Belgium1 No changes
C Joubiéval, Belgium1 No changes
SERBTRY Lansival, Belgium No changes
MEDDET Joubiéval, Belgium1 No changes
324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ 3/4 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 Bn fired registration. Fired TOT on cross roads and woods. Also fired harassing fire on enemy troops and installations. S-2 and party made rcn for new position. Div Arty Executive visited CP. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
HQBTRY 3/4 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 Usual combat duties. Btry Cmdr was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service against the enemy. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
A 3/4 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium 2nd Lt Baber & party went on rcn for billeting facilities for Btry, during rest period. Party left btry area at 1215 and returned at 1645. Howitzers fired 106 rds harassing fire and 22 rds registration. Total rds fired 128. Morale: Excellent. Weather: Cold.
B 1 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 Billeting party left at 1215. Returned at 1630. Billets were arranged for all Sections at Cheve-Al-Pieriee, Belgium. Btry fired 64 rounds harassing fire between 2100 and 2200. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
C 1 3/4 mile south-east of Ottré, Belgium1 Btry fired on enemy position. Further rcn. made for bivouac area. Kitchen began feeding two meals a day as an experiment. Weather: Cold and clear. Morale: Excellent.
SERBTRY Hierlot, Belgium Btry spent day checking Btry trucks. Billeting party left Btry area at 1225 and returned at 1530. Weather: Cold and clear. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET 3/4 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 Usual medical care given to personnel. 1 EM evacuated to hospital. Weather: Cold and cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 83rd Div in process of being reld by the 84th Div in VII Corps, First Army, XXIst Army Grp sector. Bn in general support of Corps sector. No enemy air activity over area during day. No enemy counter-battery or harassing fire in position area. Harassing fires during night of 20 - 21 Jan fired by Bn, no firing during hours of daylight. Weather: Partly cloudy and cold. Health of command: Good. Morale: Excellent. Casualties: None.
HQBTRY 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 No activity. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent.
A 8/10 mile west of Hébronval, Belgium1 Btry in position no firing. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent.
B 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Clear & cold. Morale: Excellent.
C 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Cloudy, cold.
SERBTRY Verleumont, Belgium Hauling supplies. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ 1 mile south-west of Bra, Lierneux, Belgium1 No changes
HQDET 1 mile south-west of Bra, Lierneux, Belgium1 No changes
A 3 1/2 mile south-east of Lierneux, Belgium1 Station in operation, casualties light.
B My, Ferrières, Belgium1 Co moved today from Floret, Belgium and traveled to new location in My, Belgium, vK4602. The trip was made by motor convoy, starting at 1000 with the move completed at 1200. The distance traveled from old location was 15 miles. We are now supporting the 330th Inf Regt.
C Grand-Bru, Durbuy, Belgium1 At 1045, this Co moved by amb convoy from Verleumont, Belgium, vP6387, to Grand-Bru, Belgium vP4898. On arrival at this location at 1220 Collection Station was put into operation and EM billeted in surrounding farm buildings. As 331 C,T, is now in assembly area, no casualties. Morale: Very good. Weather: Clear.
D 1 mile south-west of Bra, Lierneux, Belgium1 Co D operating Clearing Station at 1 mi SW Bra, Belgium, vP5692, NdG.
308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Ville, Ferrières, Belgium1 Headquarters convoyed from Verleumont at 0700 and arrived at Ville (v)K4704 at 0900. Distance traveled: 18 miles. Weather: Cold.
HQSVCO Ville, Ferrières, Belgium1 H&S Company convoyed from Verleumont (v)P6287 at 0700 and arrived at Ville (v)K4704 at 0900. Distance traveled: 18 miles. Weather: Cold.
A Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 Company in support of 329th Infantry Regiment. 1st plat in support of 3rd Bn, 329th Inf. 2nd plat in support of 1st Bn, 329th Inf. 3rd Plat in support of 2nd Bn, 329th Inf. Detaul from 2nd plat removing minefield at vP691824. Weather: Cloudy tp clearing and cold.
B 3/10 mile north-east of Malacord, Ferrières, Belgium1 Co. left Verleumont, Belgium 0730, arrived present location 0845. Distance traveled 17 miles. Established camp in buildings. Weather: Overcast, morning clear and sunny in afternoon.
C Ville, Ferrières, Belgium1 Co moved by motor convoy fr Verleumont by 0630. Arrived at new area at 1000. Traveled 25 miles. Roads in icy condition. Weather: Cold and clear.
MEDDET Ville, Ferrières, Belgium1 Med Det convoyed from Verleumont at 0700 and arrived at Ville (v)K4704. Weather: Cold.
453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Jevigné, Lierneux, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
HQBTRY Jevigné, Lierneux, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
A Hébronval, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
B Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
C 1000 yards north-east of Ottré, Vielsalm, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
D 800 yards east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
MEDDET Jevigné, Lierneux, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
C Hermanne, Durbuy, Belgium1 Co. moved fr Jevigne, Belgium to Hermanne, Belgium, a distance of about 24 miles. Move made by infiltration, began at 0800 and closed on new area at 1200.