The 83rd Infantry Division on December 30, 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 | Havelange, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO | Havelange, Belgium | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | 1/4 mile east of Jannée, Ciney, Belgium1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | 1/4 mile east of Jannée, Ciney, Belgium1 | No changes |
| ARTYMEDDET | 1/4 mile east of Jannée, Ciney, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Havelange, Belgium | Usual Administrative Duties in Combat. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with some Snow. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Havelange, Belgium | Usual Medical Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with some Snow. |
| BAND | Havelange, Belgium | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with some snow. |
| MP | Havelange, Belgium | No changes |
| QM | Havelange, Belgium | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Buissonville, Belgium | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | 1/2 mile west of Havelange, Belgium | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Buissonville, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Buissonville, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Havrenne, Belgium1 | Bn in defense. |
| HQCO1BN | Havrenne, Belgium1 | Co in defense. Weather snowy; Morale very good. |
| A | Rochefort, Belgium1 | Company In Defensive Position at Rochefort |
| B | Haversin, Belgium | Co jumped off in the attack at 1600 28 Dec 44 and reached objective 1700 28 Dec 44 and had been cut off from the rest of the Bn by 1900. Radio contact until 1615 29 Dec 44 last message recd 'need ammunition and reinforcements badly and have three slightly wounded casuialties plus Tiger Tanks firing point blank at position.'. On 30 Dec 44 at 0854 message sent Company position Coordinates 205765 and asked for reinforcements and ammunitions to hold position but ordered to withdraw to high ground in rear of town. Company then put in Bn reserve. Casualties - 6 EM wounded. Company had been cut off for 2 1/2 days from ammunition, food and water. Withdrew from town at 1230 30 Dec 44. Enemy retreated at 0300 30 Dec 44. Size of enemy estimated at 8 Tiger Tanks and 800 Infantrymen. Prisoners brought out with company were 3 Officers and 5 EM. Weather cold and morale of company excellent. |
| C | Near Rochefort, Belgium1 | Co in defense. |
| D | Havrenne, Belgium | Co. in defense at Havrenne, Belgium |
| HQ2BN | Havrenne, Belgium1 | Bn sent patrols into xxx that enemy had withdrawn. xxx |
| HQCO2BN | Havrenne, Belgium1 | Co in defensive position. |
| E | Havrenne, Belgium1 | No changes |
| F | Havrenne, Belgium1 | Co left Rochefort at 1730 marched to Havrenne a distance of 4 miles. |
| G | Near Havrenne, Belgium1 | No changes |
| H | Near Rochefort, Belgium1 | Entered town of Rochefort as Germans withdrew. Relieved by British troops and stayed at VP2180 Near Rochefort overnight. |
| HQ3BN | Aye, Belgium1 | Unit relieved on position vicinity of Humain, Belgium by British 6th Royal Welsh Fusiliers Bn. Moved by foot march departed 1630 distance travelled 2 miles. |
| HQCO3BN | Aye, Belgium1 | Co relieved of defensive position by British unit in vicinity of Humain, Belgium. Moved by foot march to Aye, Belgium approximately 2 miles. |
| I | Aye, Belgium1 | No changes |
| K | Aye, Belgium | No changes |
| L | Aye, Belgium1 | No changes |
| M | Aye, Belgium | No changes |
| SERCO | Haversin, Belgium | No changes |
| ATCO | Serinchamps, Belgium | No changes |
| CANCO | Near Havrenne, Belgium1 | Co firing on targets of opportunity |
| MEDDET | Buissonville, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Petite-Somme, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Petite-Somme, Belgium1 | Normal duties. |
| HQ1BN | 1 mile south-east of Waillet, Belgium1 | Companies held weapons & foot inspection during the day. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - high. |
| HQCO1BN | 1 mile south-east of Waillet, Belgium1 | Companies held weapons & foot inspection during the day. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - high. |
| A | Waillet, Belgium | No changes |
| B | Waillet, Belgium | Ompany sent out on patrol at 1230. Moral good. Weather cold. |
| C | Waillet, Belgium | Usual company duties. All equipment inspected by CO |
| D | Waillet, Belgium | Usual company duties. Weather cloudy, morale high. |
| HQ2BN | Somme-Leuze, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Somme-Leuze, Belgium | No changes |
| E | Somme-Leuze, Belgium | Usual training schedule. |
| F | Somme-Leuze, Belgium | Company remained in same location and followed training schedule from 0900 to 1600. |
| G | Somme-Leuze, Belgium | Conducted training |
| H | Somme-Leuze, Belgium | Company having training. |
| HQ3BN | 1500 yards east of Somme-Leuze, Belgium1 | 1500 yds E. |
| HQCO3BN | 1500 yards east of Somme-Leuze, Belgium1 | No changes |
| I | 1500 yards east of Somme-Leuze, Belgium1 | In Corps Reserve. |
| K | Somme-Leuze, Belgium | Company remained in same position. Trained Platoon in Approach March |
| L | 1 mile north-east of Somme-Leuze, Belgium1 | Company in Reserve |
| M | 1 mile south-east of Somme-Leuze, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Petite-Somme, Belgium1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Somme-Leuze, Belgium | No changes |
| CANCO | Somme-Leuze, Belgium | No changes |
| MEDDET | Somme-Leuze, Belgium | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Biron, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO | Biron, Belgium | Co. left old CP located in Sinsin 1700 by motor convoy and arrived at new CP at Biron 2000. Personnel billeted in barns. Weather: clear and cold. Morale: Good as of 29 Dec 44 |
| HQ1BN | Fisenne, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Fisenne, Belgium | Left Hogne, Belgium via trucks at 1600 and arr at present sta Fisenne, Belgium on 29 Dec 44 at 2030. Weather: Fair and cold. 1st Bn in Reserve, Defensive position. Morale High. |
| A | Fisenne, Belgium | Company moved approx 20 miles by truck to present location. Men dug in on defensive line. Men billeted in houses and barns. Hot breakfast served. Weather very cold. |
| B | Fisenne, Belgium | This Co moved by trucks to the town of Fisenne, Belgium last night; and immediatly dug in defensive positions about the town. All men were billeted in buildings as the cold was very severe. The men are confident and ready to handle any situation that should arise. |
| C | Fisenne, Belgium | Moved in convoy fr Hohn, Belgium at 1730. Arrived in forward assembly area in woods near Soy at 2000. Remained on trucks for immediate move to vic. Fisenne where we found barns for men. After recon men moved out to dug in positions for defense in support of the 75th Div. Men rtd to billets about 0200. Hot chow at 0900 and moved out to improve our defensive positions. Have much artillery and 3rd Arm, likewise in support. Air activity during night and day, prinicpally ours. Weather clear and quite cold and foggy, but clearing up early this morning. Plan hot chow late this afternoon. May be on K ration very shortly. |
| D | Fisenne, Belgium | Co entrucked at 1615 on 29 Dec 44, moving to Fisenne, Belgium, arriving at 2100 distance 25 mi. |
| HQ2BN | Soy, Belgium | As of 29 Dec 1944 location 3 miles NW of Soy, Belgium. Coordinate Nord de Guerre VP8897. Moved via motor from Haversin, Belgium to 3 miles NW of Soy, Belgium. CP set up in woods. Weather bitterly cold. Began movement at 1600 and closed into new CP at 1900. Forward CP in Boy proper. As of 30 Dec 1944 moved rear CP via motor 3 miles to Soy, Belgium. Weather very cold. Companies out posting the town crowded with troops of 3rd Army and 75th Division. |
| HQCO2BN | Soy, Belgium | 1 EM fr Serv Co this regt reld fr atchd for rations qtrs and dy. As of 29 Dec 44 Company moved via motor fr Haversin, Belgium to 3 miles NW of Soy, Belgium distance traveled 20 miles. Weather Bitterly cold. Morale Good. As of 30 Dec 44 Company moved fr 3 miles NW of Soy, Belgium to Soy, Belgium. Left at 1330 arrived 1350. Distance traveled 3 miles. Weather very cold. Morale: Good. |
| E | Soy, Belgium | Company moved from Buissonville where it was in position on the secondary line of defense to Soy. Company now in defensive position in vicinity of Soy. Movement by motor. Distance travelled 20 miles. Weather -- cold. Morale -- good. |
| F | Soy, Belgium | Company in Defense. Digging positions for Defensive emplacements. |
| G | Soy, Belgium | Left Buissonville, Belgium 29 December 1944 at 1545. P 4189-3829, 1:50000 Map of Ciney (91). Moved by truck a distance of 23 miles to town of Soy. Map of Durby (92) P 4416-3899, 1:50000. Morale excellent. Weather cold. Outposting town of Soy. |
| H | Soy, Belgium | Co moved from Buissonville, Belgium via motor. Arrived Soy, Belgium 1900. Weather very cold. Morale good. Distance 20 miles. Co in defense. |
| HQ3BN | Ny, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Ny, Belgium | Moved from Haversin to an assembly area one mile N of Ny. Moved to present location at approx 1000 this date. Men quartered in houses and barns. Kitchen with the company. Company slept in woods last night. Weather cold. |
| I | Ny, Belgium | Moved and set up defensive positions for defense of area. |
| K | Ny, Belgium | 29-30 Dec 44: Company entrucked LesBasses 1515. Traveled 19 miles. Detrucked 1715. Moved into town of Ny. Outposts on hills N.W. of town. Weather Cloudy-cool. Men in good spirits. |
| L | Ny, Belgium | T/Sgt Jack L Peters took over as acting Plt Ldr of 1st Plt on 28 Dec 44. Co with rest of Bn attached to 3rd Armored Div with mission of occupying high ground to south of town. |
| M | Ny, Belgium | Moved into position. Billeted in barns. |
| SERCO | Biron, Belgium | Usual Camp Duties. |
| ATCO | Biron, Belgium | 2nd Plt wrecked while moving from Le Tombois. Wreck caused by Squad truck trying to avoid hitting maintenance truck parked on icy road. Truck skidded into maintenance truck, one gun smashed. T/4 Smith (atchd Med) and Pfc Traficanto received fractured left legs. Pfc Banasik, Iorio and Pvt Walder were shaken up and brused but remaind to duty Accident happened 1635 29 Dec 44. Plt continued to 2nd Bn assembly area. and stayed over night 30 Dec 4 the plt set up the 2 remaining guns in Soy. 3rd plt set up position in the town of Ny. 1st Plt set up position in Fisenne. Position set up by gun positions were ordered by Bns. |
| CANCO | 1/2 mile south-east of Biron, Belgium1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Biron, Belgium | No changes |
| 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Serinchamps, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Serinchamps, Belgium1 | 1 EM LWA as of 29 Dec 44. Remained on duty. Awarded Purple Heart. |
| A | Serinchamps, Belgium1 | No changes |
| B | Serinchamps | No changes |
| C | Serinchamps, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | 1/2 mile south of Jeneffe, Havelange, Belgium1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Serinchamps, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Les Basses, Ciney, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Les Basses, Ciney, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | 2 kilometers south of Haversin, Belgium1 | No changes |
| B | 1 kilometer south of Haversin, Belgium1 | No changes |
| C | 1/2 kilometer south of Les Basses, Ciney, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Heure-en-Famenne, Somme-Leuze, Belgium1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Les Basses, Ciney, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 3/4 mile east of Haversin, Belgium1 | Bn fired registration. Bn Commander, S-3 and Btry Commanders went on rcn for new positions and to register one gun. Weather: Cold with snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | 3/4 mile east of Haversin, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. Btry Cmdr went on Rcn with Bn Cmdr. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 1 mile north-west of Vereness, Belgium | Received two new howitzers from Ord. Lt Bradford & party went on rcn for new btry position. Btry waiting for march order. Howitzers fired 6 rounds on a town, 18 rounds harassing fire and 2 rounds registration. Total rounds fired 26. Weather: Snow & Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 3/4 mile north of Les Basses, Ciney, Belgium1 | Btry fired 89 rounds today. About all the firing was harassing, also fired registration and fired on a town held by the enemy. Rcn was made for a new position about 18 miles N.E. of here. Weather: Snow and Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 3/4 mile south-west of Sinsin, Germany1 | Btry fired harassing missions. Rcn was made of new position area. One section was put in position and registered. Btry was issued one automatic firing carbine for forward observer parties. Weather: Cold and light snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | 1 mile south-west of Scy, Belgium1 | Ammo section drew and delivered ammo to Btrys. Ration section dew and delivered rations to Btrys. Bn supply drew from Ord 2 Howitzers and delivered them to Btry A this organization. Btry prepared for march order. Weather: Cold and cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 3/4 mile east of Haversin, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties and usual medical care given personnel. Weather cold and sleet. Morale excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Village of Hogne, Belgium | Atchd to Grpmt A in general support of 329th Inf and reinforcing fires of 322nd FA Bn, in VII Corps, First Army sector. Sector quiet. Usual harassing fires continued throughout period. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Light snow flurry in early evening. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Daily inspection of feet for trench feet - no symptoms found. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | Village of Hogne, Belgium | No undue activity. Weather: Clear and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 1 mile south-west of Hogne, Belgium1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile south-west of Hogne, Belgium1 | Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Clear & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile west of Hogne, Belgium1 | Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Cloudy with Snow. |
| SERBTRY | West of Nettinne, Belgium1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Hogne, Belgium | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Cold. 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 Havelange, Belgium1 | Usual field duties |
| HQDET | 1/2 mile south-west of Havelange, Belgium1 | Usual field duties |
| A | Serinchamps, Belgium | Station in operation, casualties light. No change in tactical situation. |
| B | 1 mile north of Somme-Leuze, Belgium1 | Co supporting 330th Inf Regt, which is still in reserve. It has been a quiet day with few patients coming through the station. Weather: Cold and foggy during the past 24 hourds. Heavy forces ofo Allied aircraft over this area today. |
| C | Oppagne, Durbuy, Belgium1 | No changes |
| D | 1/2 mile south-west of Havelange, Belgium1 | Operating Clearing Station |
| 308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1/2 kilometer south-west of Durbuy, Belgium1 | Med Det, H&S Co and Headquarters convoyed from Ramezee, Belgium to Durbuy, 1/2 km North, Belgium. Left old area at 1400 and arrived new area 1500. Weather: Cold and snow. Roads: Icy condition |
| HQSVCO | 1/2 kilometer south-west of Durbuy, Belgium1 | H&S Co convoyed from Ramezee, Belgium at 1400 and arrived at Durbuy, 1/2 Km North, Belgium at 1500. Weather: Cold and snow. Roads: Icy condition. Morale: Good. |
| A | Serinchamps, Belgium | Weather: Cloudy. Company in support of 329th Inf Regt. Company engaged in laying mine fields and barbed wire and procuring same for defensive position for 329th Inf Regt. |
| B | Warre, Belgium | Co. left Barvaux-Condroz, Belgium at 1345 and arrived at Warre, Belgium at 1500. Distance traveled 12 miles. Conditions of roads: icy. |
| C | 1 kilometer south of Biron, Belgium1 | Co moved fr Jannee, Belgium by motor convoy at 1545. Arrived in new area at 1730. Traveled 21 miles. Roads in icy condition. Weather: Cloudy |
| MEDDET | 1/2 kilometer south-west of Durbuy, Belgium1 | Med Det convoyed with H&S Co from Ramezee, Belgium at 1400 and arrived at Durbuy, 1/2 Km North, Belgium at 1500. Weather: Cold and snow. Roads: Icy condition. Morale: Good. |
| 453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Sinsin, Belgium | Usual combat duties |
| HQBTRY | Sinsin, Belgium | Usual combat duties |
| A | 500 yards west of Hogne, Somme-Leuze, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| B | 300 yards north-west of Serinchamps, Belgium1 | Several gun sections fired at and destroyed one enemy robot plane at 0905. |
| C | 50 yards east of Les Basses, Ciney, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| D | 400 yards south-west of Sinsin, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| MEDDET | Sinsin, Belgium | Usual combat duties |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Havelange, Belgium | Usual maintenance and Ordnance supply to division and attached units. |