The 83rd Infantry Division on December 13, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1/2 mile south of Aachen, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Aachen, Germany | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | Gressenich, Germany | Regular Combat Duties |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Gressenich, Germany | Regular Combat Duties |
| ARTYMEDDET | Gressenich, Germany | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Usual Administrative Duties in Combat. Weather: Cloudy and Cool. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Vicinity of Aachen, 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 | Platoon operating its own kitchen. Reld fr attchd to Hq Co, 83rd Inf for rations. |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Vicht, Stolberg, Germany1 | Company moved from Aachen, Germany, NdG vK8541, at 1300. Arrived at Vicht, Germany coordinates NdG vK962390. Arrived 1400. |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Bn in attack in direction of Gurzenich, Germany |
| HQCO1BN | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Bn in attack |
| A | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | Hof Hardt, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | Co in attack |
| C | 100 yards south of Hof Hardt, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | Co in attack. Co CP 100 yds S Hofhardt, Germany |
| D | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Company in attack |
| HQ2BN | Hof Hardt, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | F and G Co's attacked at 0800 with 1st Bn on rt. Initial Bn objective reached at 1500, at 1600 Bn CP moved fwd to town of Hof Hardt. Contact made with unit on left. Co's F and G contd the attack and were well past Regtl PL3 at 1830. |
| HQCO2BN | Hof Hardt, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | Co still in forest. A-T guns in position. CP moved to Hof Hardt in afternoon. |
| E | Lendersdorf, Düren, Germany1 | Company bivouaced in town, moved up on line, took 15 PW No BC fr attack. |
| F | 1/2 mile west of Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | Co pushed out in the attack after being holding force - advanced about 1400 up till 1500 - then held. |
| G | Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| H | Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | In support of F & G Co. Bn advanced 1 mile & occupied part of Gurzenich |
| HQ3BN | 2 miles south-west of Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | Bn in the attack to secure Regtl right flank on attack 1st and 2d Bn's SW of Gurzenich (outskirts of Duren Germany). Co L attacking echleon. |
| HQCO3BN | 2 miles south-west of Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | Co in the attack |
| I | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Bn moved out in the attack. I Co in support. |
| K | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | Hof Hardt, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | Company moved by foot to front line to support the 1st Bn, 329th Inf. Jumped off at 0900. Did not advance. |
| M | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| ATCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, 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 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Großhau, Germany1 | 1st Bn holding high ground while a Tank battle is going on, the enemy is doing a lot of shelling. A few prisoners were taken during the day. Weather - cloudy & cold. Morale - good. |
| HQCO1BN | Großhau, Germany1 | 1st Bn holding high ground while a Tank battle is going on, the enemy is doing a lot of shelling. A few prisoners were taken during the day. Weather - cloudy & cold. Morale - good. |
| A | Schafberg, Germany | No changes |
| B | Schafberg, Germany | Moral high. Weather cold. |
| C | Straß, Germany1 | Company on line. |
| D | Großhau, Germany1 | Company in defensive positions. Weather rainy, morale good. |
| HQ2BN | 1 mile west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | 1 mile west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| E | 1/4 mile west of Schafberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| F | 1 mile south of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| G | 1/2 mile north-west of Schafberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| H | 1 mile west of Großhau, Germany1 | Company still on line |
| HQ3BN | Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| I | 500 yards north-west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| K | Straß, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | 1/2 mile east of Großhau, Germany1 | Company continueing operations against the Enemy - Resistance strong |
| M | Großhau, Germany1 | Continued operations against the enemy. Resistance strong. |
| SERCO | Gressenich, Germany | Trans plt hauled supplies. RSO issued boots and socks to all supply sergeants. |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 2 miles south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | 2 miles south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | 3 kilometers south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | 3 kilometer south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | 1/3 mile west of Gey, Germany1 | Company relieved by Co I. Company drawn back to CP location. Eating K rations. Weather cloudy and cool. |
| B | 1/2 mile west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | 1 kilometer north-west of Gey, Germany1 | On 10 Dec 44, 1st Pltn men went on combat Patrol to E. Gey, knocked out 2 MG positions and killed about 20 to 30 of the enemy, had several light casualties and one KIA. Located artillery targets and directed fire. Patrol accomplished mission and was complimented by Bn and Regtl C.O. Heavy artillery and mortar fire on Co. area all that night. Company advanced to East of Gey this date. Being shelled constantly by the enemy. Weather - clear, cold. |
| D | 2 1/2 miles east of Gressenich, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | 2 1/2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Co's of Battalion still occupying same positions as of 12 Dec 1944. In some instances Co's extended to absorb sectors vacated by advance of 1st and 3rd Battalions. Still reorganizing and resting up. Weather: Cold and damp. Mud very bad. Morale: Good. |
| HQCO2BN | 2 1/2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | 1 Officer fr E Co reld fr atchd for rations. Very little change Co still in Reserve Co put up Tent for men to dry clothes. |
| E | Gey, Germany | (10 Dec 1944) Company preparing for attack the town of Gey. Company moved up to the LD at 0545. Moved out on time 0630. Company met heavy mortar barrage. Casualties were heavy. Moved into the outskirts of Gey at 0900. Security was posted and defense was setup to repel and counter-attack. Snipers were very active. Germans killed (7), Germans wounded (3), Germans captured (10). (11 Dec 44) Morning exchange of small arms fire. Company tried to attack and capture Gey. Smoke was laid but was very poor. Company moved 100 yards but were stopped by heavy machine-gun and small arms fire. Company held what they had for the night. (12 Dec 44) 0400 Company was relieved and moved out of Gey to positions manned before attack. Enemy shelled our position. (13 Dec 44) Company in vicinity of Gey. Company receiving heavy shelling. Cases of trench foot increased daily. |
| F | 1500 yards west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| G | 2000 yards west of Center Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| H | 1 Mile West of Gey, Germany | Co still in reserve. |
| HQ3BN | 2 1/2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | 2 1/2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| I | 2 kilometers west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| K | 2 kilometers west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | 1 kilometer west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| M | 2 1/2 kilometers west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Süssendell, Germany1 | Usual Camp Duties. |
| ATCO | 1 1/2 mile east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Mine plt called out on mission to remove mines on road leading from Grafhau to Gey at 2130 12 Dec 44, received heavy shelling during mission from enemy artillery, no casualties occured. Mission completed 0230, 13 Dec 44, 1st and 3rd plt still alerted to support respective Bns. 2nd plt still in support of 2nd Bn and are committed. Weather: Fair. Morale: High |
| CANCO | 3 kilometers west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | 2 miles south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Bn fired registration and also fired on enemy guns and Btrys. Fired TOT on strong points and enemy guns. Fired harassing fire on bridge and strong points. Air observers grounded by haze and low ceiling. Weather: Clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. Over 100 empty gasoline cans were picked up around the area. Wire crews were kept busy repairing damaged lines. Weather: Clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Howitzers fired on enemy troops and installations. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Lt Dorshow and crew are still out as FO for our units. Two Signal Corp Camera men visited Btry today taking action photos. Btry fired 55 rounds today on enemy strong points. Pillboxes and roads. Weather: Cool and Cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry fired preparation for an assault. Also on other enemy strong points, effects unknown. Harassing fire is being fired on enemy positions. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | 1 mile north-east of Zweifall, Germany1 | Ammo section drew and delivered ammo to Btrys. 1 truck drew coal for Btrys use. Btry spent day reparing roads into Btrys area. Ration section drew and delivered rations to Btrys. Weather: Cold and cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No enemy activity reported. Normal medical care provided Bn personnel. Weather clear and cool. Morale excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Bn reinforced by 324th FA Bn in direct support of 331st Inf in atk on Gey, Germany, in VII Corps, I Army sector. Town of Gey captured at 1155 hours & Inf advanced beyond town for 2nd Div obj of the high hill to the SW of Duren, Germany. No enemy air activity over area during period. No enemy counter-btry arty fire. Bn & reinforcing Bn contd harassing fires throughout night on enemy troops & installations. Weather: Partly cloudy and cool. Health of Command: Good. Troops completed construction of log shelters and are quite comfortable. Morale: Excellent. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No activity. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 3/4 mile south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry firing on enemy installations. Weather: unsettled. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 2 1/2 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Cloudy & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Cloudy, rain & cold. |
| SERBTRY | 1 mile south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | No changes |