The 83rd Infantry Division on February 09, 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, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Argenteau, Belgium1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| ARTYMEDDET | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Argenteau, Belgium1 | Usual Administrative Duties in Combat. Weather: Cloudy and Cool with some Rain. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Argenteau, Belgium1 | Usual Medical Duties in Combat. Weather: Cloudy and Cool with a little rain. |
| BAND | Eijsden, The Netherlands1 | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cool with some Rain. |
| MP | Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| CIC | Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 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. Weather fair. Morale ex. |
| A | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| B | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 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 | No changes |
| G | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| H | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| I | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | Company followed training schedule |
| K | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| L | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 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 Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Mheer, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | Companies carrying out small unit training & weapons inspections. Weather - cloudy & rain. Morale - high. |
| HQCO1BN | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | Company carrying out small unit training & weapons inspection. Weather - cloudy & rain. Morale - high. |
| A | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | Co conducted regular training - weather rain - morale excellent. |
| B | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | No changes |
| C | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | Company followed training schedule |
| D | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | Usual company duties and company trng. |
| HQ2BN | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | Battalion followed training schedule. |
| HQCO2BN | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | Company followed training schedule. |
| E | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | Usual Training Schedule. Morale good. |
| F | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| G | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | Continued training. |
| H | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Moelingen, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Moelingen, Belgium1 | No changes |
| I | Moelingen, Belgium1 | Continued Advanced Training |
| K | Moelingen, Belgium1 | No changes |
| L | Moelingen, Belgium1 | No changes |
| M | Moelingen, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Mouland, Belgium1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Mesch, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Moerslag, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Ferrières, 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 | Company took showers. Usual guard and fatigue dutes. Weather clear and cool. |
| HQ1BN | Aisne, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Aisne, Belgium | No changes |
| A | Aisne, Belgium | Company training as per schedule. Hot meals served. Movies to be shown to the Company. Weather cloudy and mild. |
| B | Aisne, Belgium | Rainy day schedule was carried on indoors during the morning. A movie was shown during the afternoon. |
| C | Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 | Company continuing tactial training despite inclement weather. |
| D | Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Burnontige, Belgium | Bn following schedule as set down by Higher Hq. Weather Cool and fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQCO2BN | Burnontige, Belgium | No changes |
| E | Fagne, Belgium | No changes |
| F | Burnontige, Belgium | No changes |
| G | Burnontige, Belgium | No changes |
| H | Burnontige, Belgium | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Fays, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Fays, Belgium | Training schedule carried out. One free barrell of be beer for the company. |
| I | Fays, Belgium | Followed training schedule |
| K | Fays, Belgium | No changes |
| L | Fays, Belgium | No changes |
| M | Fays, Belgium | No changes |
| SERCO | St. Antoine, Belgium | Usual Camp Duties |
| ATCO | Grand Bru, Belgium | No changes |
| CANCO | Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Grand Bru, 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, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Dürboslar, Germany1 | Bn Comdr attended a Bn Commanders call at 1600. Bn Exec visited Btrys. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | Dürboslar, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | Dürboslar, Germany1 | Usual field duties. Men went for showers. Weather: Warm and rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1/2 mile south-east of Dürboslar, Germany1 | Usual field duties. Weather: Rain and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1/2 mile north-west of Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Showers were available to btry personnel. Maintenance program continued. Weather: Overcast and rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany1 | Ration section drew rations for Bn. Bn shop spent day checking trucks and tractors. Am section drew and delivered Am to Btrys. Weather: Cold with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Dürboslar, Germany1 | Usual medical care provided personnel. Weather: Cool and rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Specialist and refresher training during day. No activity. Weather: Rain and cloudy. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Normal activity. Weather: Rain and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 3/10 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Usual duties. Weather: Rain and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany1 | No activities. Weather: Cloudy, rainy & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Usual camp duties. Weather: Cold weather. |
| SERBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Aid station in operation. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 2 1/10 mile north of Mesch, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQDET | 2 1/10 mile north of Mesch, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| A | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Station in operation, no casualties |
| B | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | No changes |
| C | Berneau, Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| D | 2 1/10 mile north of Mesch, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 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, Dalhem, Belgium1 | Weather: Rain. All platoons working on road repairs in vicinity. 2nd Platoon furnised detail to haul coal. |
| B | Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | Weather: Rain; clearing in afternoon |
| C | 1 kilometer east of Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | Company repairing roads in Div area. Weather: Cloudy and rain. |
| MEDDET | Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Alsdorf, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| HQBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| A | Engelsdorf, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| B | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| C | 1000 yards west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | One (1) man received slight shrapnel wound in right leg. |
| D | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| MEDDET | Alsdorf, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Maarland, The Netherlands1 | No changes |