The 83rd Infantry Division on October 10, 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.
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 | Audun-le-Roman, France1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Audun-le-Roman, France | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | 1/4 mile north-east of Hesperange, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | 1/4 mile north-east of Hesperange, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| ARTYMEDDET | 1/4 mi north-east of Hesperange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| BAND | Audun-le-Roman, France | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Rain and Cool. |
| MP | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | No changes |
| QM | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Consdorf, Luxembourg | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Junglinster, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Junglinster, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Betzdorf, Luxembourg1 | Bn defending sector of Moselle River between Luxembourg and Germany. CP At Betzdorf, Luxembourg. |
| HQCO1BN | Betzdorf, Luxembourg1 | Usual duties. Co in defense at Betzdorf, Luxemburg. |
| A | Near Grevenmacher, Luxembourg1 | Company in Defensive Positions |
| B | Niederdonven, Luxembourg1 | On line in Niederdonven, Luxemburg |
| C | Wecker, Luxembourg | Co in Bn Reserve, Co CP Wecker, Luxbg. |
| D | Betzdorf, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | Bn still in defensive position. No enemy action reported. CP now in different bldg in same town. |
| HQCO2BN | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | Co still in defensive position. Little enemy action. CP moved last nite to place across the road fr present location. |
| E | Lellig, Luxembourg | Company bivouaced in part garrison and outpost. Outposting and patrolling the Moselle river. Morale: Excellent. |
| F | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | Co is in reserve at Herborn Luxemburg with one platoon on outpost at Mompach and conducting patroling. |
| G | Dickweiler, Luxembourg1 | Co in a defensive position near Dickweiler |
| H | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | Co in Defensive Position |
| HQ3BN | Eschweiler, Luxembourg | On defensive position in Regtl Reserve vicinity Echternach and Eschweiler Luxembourg |
| HQCO3BN | Eschweiler, Luxembourg | Co in defensive position |
| I | Rodenbourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| K | Vicinity of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| L | Olingen, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| M | Beidweiler, Luxembourg | 2nd Sec of the Mortar Plat relieved 1st Sec and were Atchd to same rifle Co for rats only. 1st Sec was picked up by Co M. |
| SERCO | Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Hemstal, Luxembourg | No changes |
| CANCO | Oberdonven, Luxembourg1 | Small enemy patrol reported in the area around Oberdoven, at about 0600. |
| MEDDET | Junglinster, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Dalheim, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Dalheim, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Mondorff, France1 | 1st Bn., in defense position along the Mosel river. One enemy patrol working on west side of river. No enemy action was reportd. Weather - rain. Morale - good. |
| HQCO1BN | Mondorff, France1 | 1st Bn., in defense position along the Mosel river. One enemy patrol working on west side of river. No enemy action was reportd. Weather - rain. Morale - good. |
| A | Burmerange, Luxembourg1 | Company in holding action along Moselle River. 5 EM injured in mine field - no enemy activity except occasional artillery fire. Weather rain. Morale high. |
| B | Elvange-lès-Burmerange, Luxembourg1 | Training schedule |
| C | Wellenstein, Luxembourg1 | Checked outposts. Sent out patrols to clean out woods. Sighted enemy patrols, our patrols trying to contact them. Areas in good condition, moral high. |
| D | Elvange-lès-Burmerange, Luxembourg1 | Outpost and regular duties. Weather - fair, morale - high. |
| HQ2BN | Canach, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Canach, Luxembourg1 | Battalion in holding position. |
| E | 900 yards south of Canach, Luxembourg1 | Practice with Rifle and Anti-Tank grenades. Usual guard duties. More rain. |
| F | Lenningen, Luxembourg1 | Company remained in same position & continued guard & outpost duties. Occasional enemy shellburst in area. |
| G | Oberwormeldange, Luxembourg1 | 10 Oct 44 - Received few enemy shells during the night. Received enemy barrage every hour during the day - haven't hit us yet. Observed direct hits by Cannon Co on enemy at 1515. Continued patrols of outposts. |
| H | Gostingen, Flaxweiler, Luxembourg1 | Company is on out post |
| HQ3BN | Welfrange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Welfrange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| I | Greiveldange, Luxembourg1 | Occupying a defensive position along the Mosele River fr Greiveldange to 1 Mi SW of Ehnen. |
| K | 800 yards south-west of Welfrange, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| L | Bous, Luxembourg1 | In Reserve |
| M | 1 mile west of Welfrange, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| SERCO | 5 miles east of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | Transportation plt hauled supplies, Maintenance Sect repaired vehicles. RSO issued supplies to the companies. |
| ATCO | Dalheim, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Gostingen, Flaxweiler, Luxemburg1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Dalheim, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Senningen, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQCO | Senningen, Luxembourg | Company held half hour calisthenics before breakfast. Each Plat leader held a showdown inspection for shortages of clothing and equipment. Usual CP duties in the remainder of the day. Weather: Rain and cool. |
| HQ1BN | Neudorf, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Neudorf, Luxembourg | No changes |
| A | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Company had a movie shown in 2nd Plat. Building. Picture was Gamblers Choice. Morale Good. |
| B | Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | Co remained on the alert for the Chief of Staff of US Army. At 1500 Co was inspected by the Regimental Command and the Division Commander Gen Macon. The General lauded the Co for its excellent combat record and was very pleased with the inspection. |
| C | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Weather: Cold, Rainy Morale: Good |
| D | 4 kilometers north-east of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Moutfort, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Moutfort, Luxembourg | No changes |
| E | Oetrange, Luxembourg | Company following training schedule |
| F | 2 kilometers north of Oetrange, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| G | Oetrange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| H | Oetrange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQ3BN | 1/2 mile south of Hettange-Grande, France1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | 1/4 mile south of Hettange-Grande, France1 | No changes |
| I | Hettange-Grande, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| K | Hettange-Grande, France1 | 8-10 Oct 44: Usual Camp Duties. Company assault squads in attack on fortified positions of Maginot Line. |
| L | Hettange-Grande, France1 | Co. training in attack of fortifified position using the Maginot Line as training area. Position 2 1/2 miles from Hettange Grande, Luxembourg |
| M | Hettange-Grande, France1 | No changes |
| SERCO | 4 1/2 miles north-east of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Hamm, Luxembourg | No changes |
| CANCO | Niederanven, Luxembourg | No changes |
| MEDDET | Senningen, Luxembourg | No changes |
| 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Wecker, Luxembourg1 | Bn in support of 329th Inf, part of holding action along Mosel; weatehr damp morale excellent. |
| HQBTRY | Wecker, Luxembourg1 | 1st Hins and S/Sgt Boscoff awarded Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 5 Oct 44. |
| A | Neunkirchen | 1st Lt Stanaszek, Tec 4 Karageorge, Cpls Barr, Elville, Tec5 Folwarczny and Pfc Blough awarded Bronze Star Medal 5 Oct 44 |
| B | 1/2 mile north of Biwer, Luxembourg1 | Tec 5 Maksimchuck, Quinn, Pfc Heinmiller, Woytowiez and Pvts Bentley, Dunn and Eavenson awarded Bronze Star Medal 5 Oct 44. |
| C | 1/2 mile south of Wecker, Luxembourg1 | Btry in position at above coord giving supporting fire to 329th Inf. 1st Lt Logan, S/Sgt Kowalec, Cpl Bertocini and Tec5 Fournier awarded Bronze Star Medal 5 Oct 44. |
| SERBTRY | 1/2 mile north-west of Beidweiler, Luxembourg1 | Tec/Sgt Marsh, S/Sgt Hudson, Cpl Hedin, Tec/5 Smith and PFC Watson, awarded Bronze Star Medal 3 Oct 44. |
| MEDDET | Wecker, Luxembourg1 | Holding action along Mosel River. No Casualties reported. |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| A | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| B | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| C | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| SERBTRY | 2 miles east of Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| MEDDET | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Berbourg, Luxembourg | Usual combat duties |
| HQBTRY | Berbourg, Luxembourg | Usual combat duties |
| A | Berbourg, Luxembourg | Howitzers firing in on enemy troops and installations. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | Berbourg, Luxembourg | Firing on enemy installations at periodic intervals. |
| C | Berbourg, Luxembourg | Btry firing on enemy installations. |
| SERBTRY | Ernster, Luxembourg | Usual field duties |
| MEDDET | Berbourg, Luxembourg | Usual combat duties |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | Bn in XX Corps. III Army sector and atchd to Grpmt B. Bn in general support of 330th Inf. Nothing unusual to report. Harassing fires delivered on enemy installations and working parties throughout period. Weather: Rain and cool. Health of Command: Good. Morale: Excellent. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | No activity. Weather: Rainy and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 1 mile north of Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Raining and cold. Morale: good. |
| B | 500 yards east of Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Cold & rainy. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Rain - Cool. |
| SERBTRY | Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Usual maintenance and Ordnance supply to division and attached units. |