The 83rd Infantry Division on December 24, 1944
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.
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| 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Vicht, Stolberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Vicht, Stolberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | Gressenich, Germany | Regular Combat Duties |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Gressenich, Germany | Regular Combat Duties |
| ARTYMEDDET | Gressenich, Germany | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Vicinity of Vicht, Germany | Usual Administrative Duties in Combat. Weather: Fair and Cold. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Vicinity of Vicht, Germany | Usual Medical Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Clear and Cold. |
| BAND | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Fair and Cool. |
| MP | Mausbach, Stolberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| QM | Aachen, Germany | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Mausbach, Germany | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Aachen, Germany | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Moved 20 Mi W by motor fr Gurzenich. Left 1600 and arrived at new location, Eilendorf 1645 |
| HQCO | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Moved 20 Mi W by motor fr Gurzenich. Left 1600 and arrived at new location, Eilendorf 1645 |
| HQ1BN | Eilendorf, Germany1 | 23 Dec 44 - Bn in defense along Roer River. Bn CP at Rolsdorf, Germany. 24 Dec 44 - Bn moved by motor from Rolsdorf, to new location at Eilendorf (VK8943) |
| HQCO1BN | Eilendorf, Germany1 | 23 Dec 44 - Co in defense. Co CP at Rolsdorf, Germany. 24 Dec 44 - Co moved by motor fr Rolsdorf, Germany to new location at Eilendorf, Germany (VK8943). |
| A | Eilendorf, Aachen, Germany1 | Company moved from Gurzenich, Germany to a defensive position in Rolsdorf, Germany, 23 Dec (WF 106444); moved from Rolsdorf, Germany to Eilendorf, Germany (VK 8943) |
| B | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Co relieved of defensive position along Roer River by 104th Inf Div and moved to Eilendorf Germany VK 9842. Weather clear and cold. Morale excellent. |
| C | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Co moved by truck from Rolsdorf, Germany to Eilendorf, Germany. Co was relieved by 104th Inf. |
| D | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Co moved by motor convoy fr Rolsdorf, Germany to new location at Eilendorf, Germany VK8943 |
| HQ2BN | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Bn left Gurzenich at 1130 and marched to Schevenhutte app 10 Kilometers. Entrucked at Schevenhutte and moved app 13 kilometers to Eilendorf Germany and arrived at 1530. |
| HQCO2BN | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Co marched with rest of Bn from Gurzenich to Schevenhutte where we entrucked and rode to Eilendorf. Co in garrison. |
| E | Eilendorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| F | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Co left Gurzenich at 1130 and marched to Schevenhutte Germany a distance of about 10 kilometers. Entrucked at 1400 and moved to Eilendorf Germany a distance of about 13 kilometers. Weather - cool. Roads wet and sloppy. Morale Good. |
| G | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Company moved into reserve vicinity of Eilendorf, Germany |
| H | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Moved fr Gurzenich by truck to Eilendorf. Left 1130 arrived 1530. Weather clear and cold. Moral excellent. |
| HQ3BN | Eilendorf, Germany1 | 23 Dec 44 - Unit in defensive position in vicinity of Rolsdorf Germany reverted to Regtl Res reld by 1st Bn 329th Inf Regt and alerted for movement |
| HQCO3BN | Eilendorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| I | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Company moved by motor convoy from Birgel to Eilendorf. |
| K | Eilendorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Company moved by truck from town of Rolsdorf WF1043 to town Eilendorf VK8943. Morale of troops high. |
| M | Eilendorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Rothe Erde | Departed from Schevenhute WF0042 at 0900 via motor convoy arrived at new area Rothe Erde VK872432 NdG zone. Men and equipment arrived safely. Morale of men very High |
| ATCO | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Moved by Motor Convoy from Birgel, Germany to new location at Eilendorf, Germany |
| CANCO | Eilendorf, Germany1 | Co moved fr Gurzenich 1 mi SW to present location, by motor |
| MEDDET | Eilendorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1/2 mile south-west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | 1/2 mile south-west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | 1st Bn attacked the town of Winden. Companies moved in on the town & the enemy was cut off. Plenty of snipers but they are being cleared out. Weather - clear & cold. Morale - high. |
| HQCO1BN | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | 1st Bn attacked the town of Winden. Companies moved in on the town & the enemy was cut off. Plenty of snipers but they are being cleared out. Weather - clear & cold. Morale - high. |
| A | Winden, Germany | Company in the attack |
| B | Winden, Germany | B Company still in the attack. Weather cold. Moral good. |
| C | Winden, Germany | Company on line |
| D | Langenbroich, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | Battalion acting as Regimental Reserve. |
| E | Untermaubach, Germany1 | The day was spent reorganizing company. Weather cold morale fair. |
| F | 1/2 mile east of Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | As of 22 Dec 44 - Launched attack with tanks at 0800. Cleaned out town and now holding positions. Captured around 50 prisoners. Company lost no men. 24 Dec 44 - Company remained in same position. Mess Sgt served two hot meals. Protestant & Catholic services were held in company area. |
| G | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | No changes |
| H | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | 2nd Platoon supporting Co G on Regimental reserve line. |
| HQ3BN | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | No changes |
| I | 800 yards south-east of Bilstein, Germany1 | No changes |
| K | Untermaubach, Germany1 | Company remained in same postion. |
| L | Untermaubach, Germany1 | Company on Main Line of Resistance. Moved fr Grobhau to Untermanbach. Relieved Company E and F this Regt as of 23 Dec 44. |
| M | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Gressenich, Germany | No changes |
| ATCO | 200 yards north-east of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | 1/4 mile north of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Aachen, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Aachen, Germany | CP located in chateau in the suburbs of Aachen. All personnel quartered inside. Weather: clear and cool. |
| HQ1BN | Kufferath, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Kufferath, Germany | No changes |
| A | Kufferath, Germany | Company still improving shelters, and are making use of drying rooms. Shelling of area during the night and morning. Weather fair and cold. Hot food twice. |
| B | Gey, Germany | Co manning outposts in Gey and preparing to move. Weather: Cold and clear. |
| C | Kufferath, Germany | Direct hit on one OP of 2nd Pltn in Schneidhauser caused 7 casualties. Jerry was shelling constantly from their positions across the river and from the direction of Duren. We carried out casualties and carried in rations etc. under cover of darkness. Jerry fired at our aid men and riflemen as t hey came out with the most serious wounded casualties. Fortunately none were hit however a stretcher was hit just after the wounded man was carried away from it. Shell- of Kufferath rather dispersed, but constant and searching. Enemy and our own planes active today. Blackjack attacking on right had to continue into today in order to take objective. We reported 'Shell Reps'of 3 guns during night giving oz. from two points plus time of shell flight. Still serving 2 hot meals to all of Co plus attachments, except for reinforced 2nd Pltn. We supply them at night, with simple rations. |
| D | Kufferath, Germany | No changes |
| HQ2BN | 1 mile south-east of Aachen, Germany1 | Bn going into 9th Army reserve. Distance covering 14 miles. Movement via Ret'l organics from Gey, Germany to Aachen, Germany. Troops had to march 3 miles to entrucking point with rolls. Old CP closed out at 1330 and new one opened at 1630 and weather: bitterly cold. Morale: Good as of 23 Dec 1944. |
| HQCO2BN | 1 mile south-east of Aachen, Germany1 | Company moved via foot to Grobhav were loaded on trucks at 1330 distance walked 3 miles. Arrived 1 Mile SE of Aachen, Germany at 1630 distance traveled 11 Miles. Weather very cold. Morale: Good. as of 23 Dec 44. |
| E | 1 mile South East of Aachen, Germany | Movement by motor from Berzbuir, Germany to 1 mile South East of Aachen, Germany. Movement began at 1300 and ended at 1630. Distance convered 14 miles. Weather -- Bitterly cold. Morale -- excellent. |
| F | 1 mile south-east of Aachen, Germany1 | Movement via motor from Berzbuir to Aachen, Germany. Distance traveled 11 miles. Closed old CP at 1300, opened new CP at 1630. Weather bitter cold. Morale, excellent. |
| G | 1 mile south-east of Aachen, Germany1 | Movement via motor a distance of 14 Miles from Gey to Aachen, Germany. Closed out old CP at 1300 and opened new CP at 1630. Weather Very Cold. Morale Good. |
| H | 1 mile south-east of Aachen, Germany1 | 23 December 1944. Movement via motor from Gey, Germany to Aachen, Germany. Distance covered 14 miles. Closed out old CP at 1300 and opened new CP at 1630. Very cold. Excellent morale. |
| HQ3BN | Horm, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Horm, Germany | Rear and forward CP Personnel located together at Horm. The rest of the company located in Gey. Releived by 104th Inf Div. Expecting to move soon. Moved out of Lendersdorf at approx 1830 23 Dec 44. |
| I | Gey, Germany | Moved and outposted sector of Gey. |
| K | Gey, Germany | No changes |
| L | Near Gey, Germany | Co along with rest of Bn was relieved from defensive position by 3rd Bn of 414th Inf. The Div is to be relieved to fall into 9th Army reserve. |
| M | Near Gey, Germany | No changes |
| SERCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Usual Camp Duties. |
| ATCO | Gey, Germany | 1530, 23 Dec 44 2nd Plt was shelled heavily and Pfc Bartolini was killed. Pfc Gilbert and Pfc Phillips wounded Pfc Bethka attachd Med. was slightly wounded. Remainder of Co had very little or no enemy activity in their sector. Morale High, Weather Fair. |
| CANCO | 1 mile west of Aachen, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | 1/2 mile west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1 1/2 mile south-east of Wenau, Langerwehe, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | 1 1/2 mile south-east of Wenau, Langerwehe, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | West of Lendersdorf, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | 1/2 mile south of Hof Hardt, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | West of Lendersdorf, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Gressenich, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | 1 1/2 mile south-east of Wenau, Langerwehe, Germany1 | No changes |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 3 miles west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | 3 miles west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | 3 miles west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | 3 miles west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | 3 miles west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Gressenich, Germany1 | Dept Biv Area 1/4 mi E. Zweifall, Germany, vK965374 at 0830. Arr Biv Area, Gressenich, Germany, vK989426. |
| MEDDET | 3 miles west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Bn fired registration. Fired on bridge and enemy tanks. Fired TOT on towns and also fired harassing fire on enemy troops and installations. Bn Commander visited Div Arty. Weather: Fair and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | 2 miles west of Gey, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. Christmas church services were held in the btry area. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 2 1/2 miles west of Gey, Germany | All men of Btry received 5 packages of cigarettes. Btry has been alerted to be ready at 0500, 25 Dec 44 for an expected attack. Sex Morality Lecture was given to the men by Btry Officers. Howitzers fired 6 rounds on enemy troops, 8 rounds on strong points, 14 round registration, 14 rounds harassing fire, 4 rounds on enemy tanks. Weather: Fair & Cold. Btry aid man inspected mens feet for Trench foot. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile north of Großhau, Germany1 | Btry fired 63 rounds today on Various Enemy Targets. |
| C | 1 1/2 north-west of Gey, Germany1 | Btry is firing on enemy installations. Sex morality lecture given the btry. Showers available to personnel. Heavy air operations by allied planes over area. Weather: Cold, clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | 1/2 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Ammo section spent day checking trucks. Weather: Cold and clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 2 miles west of Gey, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. Usual medical care given personnel. One EM evacuated to hosp. Weather cold. Morale excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1 1/2 mile south-west of Birgel, Germany1 | Bn reinforcing 322nd FA Bn in direct support of 3rd Bn 414th Inf in XIX Corps, IX Army Sector. Sector quiet 104th Inf Div completed relief of 83rd Inf Div. Bn & 322nd FA Bn detached fr 83rd Inf Div and atchd 104th Inf Div along Roer River line. Considerable number of enemy aircraft over area during day, no bombs dropped. Aircraft too high to be identified and traveling in a general SW direction. No enemy counter-btry fire in area during period. Weather: Clear and cold. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Troops improving log shelters. Daily inspection of Trench foot continued. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | 2 miles south-west of Birgel, Germany1 | No activity. Weather: Clear and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 1 1/2 mile north-east of Gey, Germany1 | Btry firing on enemy. Weather: clear and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile north of Gey, Germany1 | Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Clear & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 1/2 mile west of Birgel, Germany1 | Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Clear & cold. |
| SERBTRY | 2 miles west of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Fair & colder. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 2 miles south-west of Birgel, Germany1 | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Fair & colder. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Aachen, Germany | 17 Dec 44 to 23 Dec 44: 1/2 Mi SW Zweifall, Germany, Coord: vK9535, NdG. Usual Field Duties. 24 Dec 44: Left location 1/2 Mi SW Zweifall, Germany, Coord: vK9535 NdG Zone at 1300, moved by motor convoy, arr Aachen, Germany, Coord: vK8443, NdG Zone at 1430. Roads: Good. Weather: Clear: Distance traveled: 12 miles. |
| HQDET | Aachen, Germany | 17 Dec 44 to 23 Dec 44: 1/2 Mi SW Zweifall, Germany, Coord: vK9535, NdG. Usual Field Duties. 24 Dec 44: Left location 1/2 Mi SW Zweifall, Germany, Coord: vK9535 NdG Zone at 1300, moved by motor convoy, arr Aachen, Germany, Coord: vK8443, NdG Zone at 1430. Roads: Good. Weather: Clear: Distance traveled: 12 miles. |
| A | Eilendorf, Aachen, Germany1 | Station in operation, no casualties |
| B | 2 1/2 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Co supporting the 330th Inf Regt. It has been a clear day and fairly quiet with us. Protestant and Catholic Services were held for the Co this afternoon. |
| C | 2 miles north-west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| D | Aachen, Germany | Co D less 1st Platoon left old location at 1/2 Mi SW Zweifall, Germany, coord: vK9535, at 1300, moved by motor convoy arrived new location in Aachen, Germany, vK8443, at 1430, set up station in civilian hospital. Roads: Good. Weather: Clear. Morale: Good. Distance traveled: 12 miles. 1st Platoon operating sta 1/2 Mi SW Zweifall, Germany. Coord: vK9535. |
| 308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Süssendell, Stolberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQSVCO | Süssendell, Stolberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No activity |
| B | 4 kilometers south-west of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Company in support of 330th Infantry Reg on combat missions, standing by prepared to blow bridges. Weather: Fair, clear and cold |
| C | 1 mile west of Gey, Germany1 | 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon removing S mines vicinity of 054398. Weather: Clear. |
| MEDDET | Süssendell, Stolberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| 453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Gressenich, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| HQBTRY | Gressenich, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| A | 2000 yards east of Gey, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| B | 2600 meters north-north-west of Gey, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| C | 1800 yards west of Großhau, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| D | 2800 meters north-west of Gey, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| MEDDET | Gressenich, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Co. moved fr Diepenlinehen, Germany to vicinity of Aachen, Germany, a distance of about 12 miles. |