The 83rd Infantry Division on December 17, 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: Cloudy and Cool. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Vicinity of Vicht, Germany | Usual Medical Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cool. |
| BAND | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cool. |
| MP | Mausbach, Stolberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| QM | Aachen, Germany | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | 2 1/4 miles north-north-west of Gey, Germany | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Vicht, Stolberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | 500 yards south-west of Gürzenich, Germany1 | Bn in Regtl Reserve. |
| HQCO1BN | 500 yards south-west of Gürzenich, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | Gürzenich, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | 100 yards south-west of Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| D | 500 yards south of Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Gürzenich, Germany1 | Bn holding town of Gerzenich. Co B atch. 75 man enemy patrol infiltrated into town. At dawn strong enemy attack started but was repulsed. All enemy in town either killed or captured. Enemy losses very heavy. |
| HQCO2BN | Gürzenich, Germany1 | Enemy infiltrated as far back as CP and all enemy forces were either killed or taken prisoner. Enemy shelling continues. |
| E | Lendersdorf, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| F | Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | Co still holding on the right flank of Bn. Had a heavy shelling this AM not much other action. |
| G | Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | Company was counter attacked by the enemy and 30 prisoners were taken and also many were killed and wounded. 16 Dec 44 |
| H | Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | Mopping up operations. Prisoners being taken. Heavy shelling by enemy. Counterattack supported by tanks successfully repulsed. |
| HQ3BN | Birgel, Düren, Germany1 | 16 Dec 44 - Bn in attack of German positions SE of Birgel (and SE end of town), successfully took positions. |
| HQCO3BN | Birgel, Düren, Germany1 | ATK German positions successfully |
| I | Birgel, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| K | 2 1/2 miles south-west of Gürzenich, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | Birgel, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| M | Birgel, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| ATCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | 1 mile south-west of Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | 2 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Church services held today |
| HQ1BN | Großhau, Germany1 | Companies spent the day cleaning equipment & checking gas masks. Feet were inspected, church services were held during the day. Weather - cloudy & cold. Morale - good. |
| HQCO1BN | Großhau, Germany1 | Company spent the day cleaning equipment & checking gas masks. Feet were inspected, church services were held during the day. Weather - cloudy & cold. Morale - good. |
| A | Großhau, Germany1 | Reorganizing. Church services. |
| B | Großhau, Germany1 | Company on patrol fr 1300 to 1530 hunting for German paratroopers. |
| C | 900 yards north-east of Großhau, Germany1 | Company checked equipment. Held Church Services. |
| D | Großhau, Germany1 | Company in assembly area. Weather cloudy. Morale high. |
| HQ2BN | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | No changes |
| E | 1400 yards east of Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | No changes |
| F | 1/2 mile east of Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | As of 13 Dec 44 - Company moved from village of Schafberg at 0700 to town of Strab. Holding position in town. As of 14 Dec 44 - Company remained in same position. As of 15 Dec 44 - Company moved 1/2 mile east of Strab. Four man patrol led by Lt. Goldman captured eleven (11) prisoners. As of 16 Dec 44 - Company remained in same position. |
| G | Bergheim, Germany | No changes |
| H | Straß, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | Company still on line |
| HQ3BN | Großhau, Germany1 | Bn in reserve. |
| HQCO3BN | Großhau, Germany1 | Bn in reserve. |
| I | 500 yards north-west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| K | Großhau, Germany1 | As of 14 Dec 44 - Company remained in same position. As of 15 Dec 44 - Company was relieved - Now in Regt'l Reserve. As of 16 Dec 44 - Remained in same position. As of 17 Dec 44 - Alerted to Move. |
| L | 1/2 mile east of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| M | Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Gressenich, Germany | No changes |
| ATCO | 2 miles west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | 1 1/2 mile north-west 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 | 1/2 mile west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | 1/2 mile west of Gey, Germany1 | Company left old CP 3 mi N.W. Gey, Germany and arrived new CP 1130 by motor convoy. Weather: cloudy and cool. |
| HQ1BN | Gey, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Gey, Germany | No changes |
| A | Gey, Germany | Company area received occassional enemy shelling during night and day. Hot food brought up twice daily. Company alerted for possible move to relieve hard pressed unit fordwarded. Men shaving and cleaning up. Morale good. Weather cloudy. |
| B | Gey, Germany | Co remained in defensive positions in town of Gey. Men were given chance to come off the line to wash and shave. Catholic and Protestant services were held. Weather: Cloudy and warmer. |
| C | 1/4 mile north-west of Gey, Germany1 | On 15 Dec 44, in the morning, the 2nd Pltn sighted a white flag on the left flank. They sent out a patrol and captured 2 Germans and 4 enemy civilians. On 16 Dec 44, Company was to assist 329th Inf. from Hill 5 and clearing pocket in south half of Bugel. Our tank support met mines however 329th was succesful in clearing out the pocket. Our 2nd Pltn stalked 3 snipers, wounding one and captured all 3. They likewise captured 7 other prisoners. The night was spent clearing the roads of mines with assistance from the A and P Pltn. Also removing some of the wounded from the Anti-Personell mine fields and marking same. Served hot chow to Company in the morning. |
| D | Gey, Germany | No changes |
| HQ2BN | 1/4 mile south-west of Gey, Germany1 | Bn CP received 10 rounds of heavy artillery at 1130. No casualties. Battalion has mission of holding the high ground in vicinity of 095-406 the village of Burzbuir, Germany. Companies F and G have been holding the high ground. Company E is holding the village and will be relieved during hours of darkness by Co G and Co E will assume Co G's position on the high ground. |
| HQCO2BN | 1/2 mile south-west of Gey, Germany1 | No change in situation CP area received shelling this morning, no casualties. |
| E | Berzbuir, Germany | No changes |
| F | Gey, Germany | No changes |
| G | 800 yards south-west of Berzbuir, Germany1 | No changes |
| H | Gey, Germany | Company in holding position. |
| HQ3BN | Near Gey, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Near Gey, Germany | No changes |
| I | 2 kilometers west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| K | Gey, Germany | No changes |
| L | Near Gey, Germany | No changes |
| M | Near Gey, Germany | No changes |
| SERCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Usual Camp Duties. |
| ATCO | Gey, Germany | Mine plt laid 4 mine fields on roads leading into Berzbuir at 1500 16 Dec 44 returned to CP at 1700. Received heavy shelling from enemy artillery during mission. Pfc Werely wounded during mission (not evac) Co CP received heavy shelling during the night and through the day, no company personnel wounded or injured. 1st plt set up gun position behind 1st Bn to support any muz attack. Weather cloudy, fair. Morale High. |
| CANCO | 2 kilometers west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | 1/2 mile west of Gey, Germany1 | Det left old area 3 miles NW of Gey at 1100 and arrived at 1/2 mile W Gey at 1130. Move made by motor convoy. Weather: cloudy and cool. |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1 mile east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Bn fired registration. Fired preparation for 329th Inf from 0725 until 0900. Fired on vehicles also fired on 10 enemy Btrys, observed by air OPs. Had an air alert at 1150. 2 ME 109s were in the area. Friendly fighters and bombers were over the area during day. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | 1 mile east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry completed camouflage of vehicles and Btry area. Weekly cigarette ration was issued to all personnel. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 1 mile east of Schevenhütte, Germany | Catholic Chaplain visited Btry and said Mass for Bn. Btry personnel were issued five day rations of cigarettes. Howitzers fired 8 rounds on registering, 8 rounds on enemy troop concentrations and 147 rounds on enemy guns. Total rounds fired 163. Personnel enforced log shelters. Captain Bunno inspected mens feet for trench foot. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | One enemy plane was over Btry Area at 1930. Btry fired 190 rounds today on enemy targets. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Left 1 Mi S. Schevenhutte, Germany 0925. Arr 1 7/10 Mi E. Schevenhutte, Germany 1115. Distance traveled 3 miles. Btry fired 24 rds for preparation of an assault. Enemy gun positions were fired upon with good effect. Considerable enemy air activity over the area. Weather: Clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | 1/2 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry spent day improving area. Ammo sec delivered ammo to Btrys. Ration section drew and delivered rations to Btrys. BC and Ammo Sgt. attended class on ammo. Btry alerted for enemy air craft at 1615. Enemy planes over area fr 1830 to 2400. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 1 mile east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Normal medical care including evacuation of one EM given to Bn personnel. Aid station and sleeping facilities were improved. Weather fair. 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 reinforced by 951st FA Bn in direct support of 331st Inf in VII Corps, I Army Sector. Supported Inf made slow and steady progress throughout day. Bn displaced from positions vicinity of Schevenhutte, Germany by echelon at 0630 hours. Arrived in new position area 2 miles SW of Birgel, Germany at 1510 hours. Hq Btry and Med Det in position 1.5 miles SW of Birgel, Germany. Btry A in position 1.5 miles SW of Birgel, Germany. Btry B in position 1.5 miles SW of Birgel, Germany. Btry C in position 1.4 miles W of Birgel, Germany. Serv Btry in position 2 miles E of Schevenhutte, Germany. Roads: 6 miles fair improved and maintained by US Engrs. 1 Mile poor very muddy newly constructed road. Distance traveled 7 Mi. Weather: Cloudy, cold. Health of Command: Good. Personnel constructing log huts for shelter and protection from shrapnel. Morale: Excellent. Casualties: S/Sgt Byron O Kruse, 18033859, Hq Btry KIA, Cpl William E Donahue, 11114614, Hq Btry, SWA, Tec 5 Ralph V. Starky, 35591074, Hq Btry, SWA, PFC Albert F Luman, 35671320, Hq Btry, SWA, PFC William H. Worgen, 33377828, Btry A, SWA |
| HQBTRY | 2 miles south-west of Birgel, Germany1 | Btry moved by echelon to new position forward beginning at 0800 and completed at 1600. Distance traveled about 7.5 mi. No casualties while enroute. Roads narrow and muddy. Casualties: 1 KIA, 3 SWA |
| A | 1 1/2 mile north-east of Gey, Germany1 | Btry left position at 1030 arrived new position 1400, distance traveled 8 miles. Weather: cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile north of Gey, Germany1 | Left position 2 1/2 mi SE of Schevenhutte, Germany, Cord wF0339, at 0630 to displace. Arrived in position 1 Mi North of Gey, Germany, Cord 0641 at 0830. Distance traveled 8 miles. Roads: Muddy. Enemy aircraft over area all night. No casualties. Weather: Cloudy & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 1/2 mile west of Birgel, Germany1 | Displaced forward to new position at 1045 to fire on Duren, Germany. Distance traveled 5 mi (approx). Closed into new position at 1400. Roads: Muddy. Weather: Cloudy & cool. |
| SERBTRY | 2 miles west of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Departed fr 1 Mi SE of Schevenhutte, Germany at 1300 arrived 2 Mi SE of Schevenhutte Germany at 1340. Distance travled 4 mi. Roads - muddy. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 2 miles south-west of Birgel, Germany1 | Departed fr 3 Mi SE of Schevenhutte, Germany at 0800 arrived at 2 Mi SW of Birgel, Germany at 0915. Distance traveled 7.5. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1/2 mile south-west of Zweifall, Stolberg, Germany1 | Usual Field Duties |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | No changes |