Database 83rd Infantry Division

The 83rd Infantry Division on January 26, 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 Hamoir, Belgium No changes
HQCO Hamoir, Belgium No changes
ARTYHQ Fanzel, Belgium No changes
ARTYHQBTRY Fanzel, Belgium No changes
ARTYMEDDET Fanzel, Belgium No changes
SPTRPSHQ Hamoir, Belgium Usual Administrative Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cold and Clear, turning to Cloudy with Snow in the late evening.
SPTRPSMEDDET Hamoir, Belgium Usual Medical Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Clear and Cold, turning to Cloudy with Snow in the late evening.
BAND Néblon-le-Pierreux, Belgium1 Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Fair and Cold, turning to Cloudy with Snow in the late evening.
MP Hamoir, Belgium No changes
CIC Hamoir, Belgium No changes
QM Néblon-le-Pierreux, Belgium1 No changes
83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
C Comblain-Fairon, Belgium Weapons instruction. Firing Mortars 37mm and MG as per Tng Schedule.
83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
C Grand Houmart, Durbuy, Belgium1 No changes
329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Tohogne, Belgium1 No changes
HQCO Tohogne, Belgium1 No changes
HQ1BN Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 Bn in reserve.
HQCO1BN Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 Co in reserve.
A Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 No changes
B Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 No changes
C Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 Bn in rest area. Took up Training and reorganizing.
D Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 No changes
HQ2BN Tohogne, Belgium1 Co's in garrison carrying out trng schedules.
HQCO2BN Tohogne, Belgium1 Co in garrison. A & P men working ranges. 2 men went to the Vivieres rest center. 3 or more going to Paris. Trng schedule being carried out. Red Cross Clubmobile furnished boys with hot coffee and do-nuts.
E Tohogne, Belgium1 No changes
F Tohogne, Belgium1 No changes
G Tohogne, Belgium1 Co remaining in same area. Had close order drill and rifle instructions. Free show was given at the school building. Weather cold and clear. Morale good. Three hot meals were served.
H Tohogne, Belgium1 No changes
HQ3BN Hamoir, Belgium1 No changes
HQCO3BN Hamoir, Belgium1 No changes
I Hamoir, Belgium1 Company in quarters at Hamoir
K Hamoir, Belgium No changes
L Hamoir, Belgium1 No changes
M Hamoir, Belgium1 No changes
SERCO Herbet, Belgium No changes
ATCO Sy, Belgium No changes
CANCO Sy, Belgium1 No changes
MEDDET Tohogne, Belgium1 No changes
330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Ferrières, Belgium1 No changes
HQCO Ferrières, Belgium1 No changes
HQ1BN Morville, Belgium Companies following training schedule and holding weapons inspection during the day. Weather - cold. Morale - high.
HQCO1BN Morville, Belgium Company following training schedule and weapons inspection during the day. Weather - cold. Morale - high.
A Heyd, Belgium Company trainging. Morale high.
B Heyd, Belgium No changes
C Heyd, Belgium1 Co followed training schedule. Had USA USO Show.
D Heyd, Belgium No changes
HQ2BN Izier, Belgium Battalion Commander departed for Paris on seventy-two hour pass plus travel time.
HQCO2BN Izier, Belgium Company commander & three EM departed for Paris, on seventy-two hour pass plus travel time. Usual training schedule.
E Izier, Belgium Usual Training Schedule. Morale good.
F Izier, Belgium No changes
G Izier, Belgium Continued reorganization and training
H Izier, Belgium Company had 1 officer and 3 EM go to Paris on pass.
HQ3BN Filot, Belgium No changes
HQCO3BN Filot, Belgium No changes
I Filot, Belgium Continued Advanced training. Tactically - no change.
K Filot, Belgium As of 25 Jan 45 - Usual training duties. As of 26 Jan 45 - Company remained in same position - continued training schedule.
L Filot, Belgium Company in rest area - continuing training - Three enlisted men and one officer received passes to Paris
M Filot, Belgium No changes
SERCO My, Belgium No changes
ATCO Le Houpet, Ferrières, Belgium1 No changes
CANCO Le Thier, Ferrières, Belgium1 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 No changes
HQ1BN Aisne, Belgium No changes
HQCO1BN Aisne, Belgium No changes
A Aisne, Belgium Company training per schedule. Weapons firing. Hot meals served. Dufflebags arrived and are inspected by men. Morale good. Weather cloudy and cold.
B Aisne, Belgium Co carried on training which included firing of M-1 Rifle and BAR. All clothing turned in with expectation of getting new winter outfits. Weather: cold. Morale: high.
C Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 Training and familiarization of all wpns and new men zeroing weapons. Checking all mens supplie, personal effects etc.
D Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 No changes
HQ2BN Burnontige, Belgium Bn in training. Familiarization of weapons orientation, care and cleaning of equipment. Weather Cold and light snow. 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 Company in reserve.
HQ3BN Fays, Belgium No changes
HQCO3BN Fays, Belgium Training schedule carried out. Three EM and one Officer on pass to Paris.
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 1 mile north-east of Faye, Belgium1 No changes
MEDDET Grand Bru, Belgium No changes
322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Bn reorganized under T/O 6-25, War Dept, dtd 27 Sep 44 and ltr, Hq 83d Div dtd 20 Jan 45. Sub 'Reorganization'. T/O 6-25 atzd strenght 33 Os, 2 WO, 462 EM. Atchd Med 1 0 and 11 EM. 2 Bronze Serv Stars awarded for participation in 'Northern France' and 'Germany' campaigns.
HQBTRY Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Btry reorganized under T/O 6-25, War Dept, dtd 27 Sep 44 and ltr, Hq 83d Div dtd 20 Jan 45. T/O 6-25 atzd strenght 5 Os, 1 WO, 111 EM. 2 Bronze Serv Stars awarded for participation in 'Northern France' and 'Germany' campaigns.
A Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Btry reorganized under T/O 6-27, War Dept, dtd 27 Sept 44. T/O 6-27 atzd strenght, 5 Os and 94 EM. 2 Bronze Service Stars awarded for participation in 'Northern France' and 'Germany' campaigns.
B Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Btry reorganized under T/O 6-27, War Dept, dtd 27 Sept 44. T/O 6-27 atzd strenght, 5 Os and 94 EM. 2 Bronze Service Stars awarded for participation in 'Northern France' and 'Germany' campaigns.
C Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Btry reorganized under T/O 6-27, War Dept, dtd 27 Sept 44. T/O 6-27 atzd strenght, 5 Os and 94 EM. 2 Bronze Service Stars awarded for participation in 'Northern France' and 'Germany' campaigns.
SERBTRY Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Btry reorganized under T/O 6-25, War Dept, dtd 27 Sep 44 and ltr. T/O 6-25 atzd strenght 4 Os, 1 WO, 1 WO, 69 EM. 2 Bronze Serv Stars awarded for participation in 'Northern France' and 'Germany' campaigns.
MEDDET Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Det reorganized under T/O 6-25 M, dtd 27 Sep 44. T/O 6-25 atzd strenght 1 O and 11 EM. 2 Bronze Serv Stars awarded for participation in 'Northern France' and 'Germany' campaigns.
323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium Reorganized without change of station in accordance with T/O and E6-25, 27 Sep 44 per ltr 320 (c) Sub: Reorganization, Hq 83rd Inf Div, APO 83, U.S. Army dtd 20 Jan 1944. Auth Strength: Officers 9, WO - 0, EM - 0
HQBTRY Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium Reorganized without change of station in accordance with T/O and E6-25, 27 Sep 44 per ltr 320 (c) Sub: Reorganization, Hq 83rd Inf Div, APO 83, U.S. Army dtd 20 Jan 1944. Auth Strength: O - 5, WO - 1, EM - 111
A Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium Reorganized without change of station in accordance with T/O and E6-25, 27 Sep 44 per ltr 320 (c) Sub: Reorganization, Hq 83rd Inf Div, APO 83, U.S. Army dtd 20 Jan 1944. Auth Strength: O - 5, WO - none, EM - 94
B Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium Reorganized without change of station in accordance with T/O and E6-25, 27 Sep 44 per ltr 320 (c) Sub: Reorganization, Hq 83rd Inf Div, APO 83, U.S. Army dtd 20 Jan 1944. Auth Strength: Officers 5, EM 94
C Grande-Hoursinne, Belgium Reorganized without change of station in accordance with T/O and E6-25, 27 Sep 44 per ltr 320 (c) Sub: Reorganization, Hq 83rd Inf Div, APO 83, U.S. Army dtd 20 Jan 1944. Auth Strength: Officers 5, Warrant Officers 0, Enlisted Men 94
SERBTRY Grande-Hoursinne, Belgium Reorganized without change of station in accordance with T/O and E6-25, 27 Sep 44 per ltr 320 (c) Sub: Reorganization, Hq 83rd Inf Div, APO 83, U.S. Army dtd 20 Jan 1944. Auth Strength: O - 4, WO - 1, EM - 69
MEDDET Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium Reorganized without change of station in accordance with T/O and E6-25, 27 Sep 44 per ltr 320 (c) Sub: Reorganization, Hq 83rd Inf Div, APO 83, U.S. Army dtd 20 Jan 1944. Auth Strength: O - 1, EM - 11
324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ 1/4 mile south of Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 Bn Comdr visited Btrys. S-3 and S-2 visited Btrys. Bn sent 1 Officer and 7 EM on a 3 day pass to Paris. S-2 spent day preparing history of theBn. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
HQBTRY 1/4 mile south of Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 Btry Comdr held Chief of Section meeting. Btry spent the afternoon cleaning materiel. Tec4 Nortmann and Cpl Holovich left for Paris on a 3 day pass. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
A Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 Tec 4 Marcarelli & Tec 5 Hersey left Btry at 0945 for a three day pass in Paris, France. Btry personnel performed maintenance on all Btry equipment. Officers of Btry bought beer for the EM. Men went for showers. Weather: Cold & Snow. Morale: Excellent.
B Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 Btry is in bivouac. Maint is being performed on all equipment. Tec 4 Kisko and Tec 5 McLean left this morning on 72 hr pass in Paris. Weather: Cold & Snow. Morale: Excellent.
C La Fourche, Manhay, Belgium1 1 Officer and 2 EM left on pass to Paris, France. Coal was delivered to the btry. Maintenance on vehicles and guns progressing satisfactorily. Weather: Cold and clear. Morale: Excellent.
SERBTRY Mont-Derieux, Manhay, Belgium1 Btry spent day checking trks and loads. 2 trks drew and delivered coal to btrys. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET 1/4 mile south of Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 Usual care given to personnel. 1 EM fr 453rd AAA evacuated to hosp. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 No change in assignment, care and maintenance of equipment and materiel cont'd. No activity. Div Arty Comdr presented medals to personnel of Bn at an appropriate ceremony held at 1400 hours. Following is list of Officers and EM who received awards (see image). Bn re-organized under T/O & E No 6-25 War Department, Washington 25 D.C. dated 27 Sep 44, Field Artillery Battalion, 105 mm Howitzer. Truck Drawn, as of 21 Jan 45. Authorized strength: 34 Officers, 2 Warrant Officers, 473 EM. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Snowshower in early afternoon. Morale: Excellent. Unit visited by ARC Clubmobile during morning. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None.
HQBTRY Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Battery reorganized under T/O & E No. 6-26, War Department, Washington 25, D.C., dated 27 September, 1944. Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Motorized Field Artillery Battalion, 105 mm. Howitzer, Truck Drawn or Tractor Drawn, as of 21 Jan 45. Authorized strength: 5 Officers, 111 enlisted men. 31182794 Bastien, Lester J Sgt. 6295278 McKennon, Andrew F Tec5. Above EM awarded Silver Star Medal per GO 67, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 30 Oct 44. 35585848 Kelly, Richard N S/Sgt. Above EM awarded Bronze Star Medal per GO 19, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 13 July 44.
A Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Btry re-organized under T/O & E No. 6-27. War Department Washington, 25, DC dtd 27 Sep 44. Field Artillery Motorized, 105 MM Howitzer, Truck Drawn, as of 14 Jan 45. Authorized strength: 5 Officers, 94 enlisted men. Oliver, Joel L, Capt O-1166578, awarded Bronze Star Medal per GO #59, Hq 83rd Inf Div, dtd 22 Oct 44. Johnson, Winslow P, 2nd Lt, O-887559, awarded Bronze Star Medal per GO #61, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 24 Oct 44. Hicks, Charles L 1st Lt O-1179890, awarded Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to Air Medal per GO #67 Hq 83d Inf Div dtd 30 Oct 44. Corbin Don R, S/Sgt, 35288009, awarded Bronze Star Medal per GO #60, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 23 Oct 44. Clevenger, John H, Sgt, 13126901, awarded Bronze Star Medal per GO #59, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 22 Oct 44. Hawkins, Raymond P, Sgt 35344036, awarded Bronze Star Medal per GO #19, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 31 July 44. Parker, Virgil V, Pvt, 35740436, awarded Bronze Star Medal per GO #61, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 24 Oct 44. Weather: Snowing and cold. Morale: Excellent.
B Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Btry in concentration area, continuing care of maintenance of material and equipment. Weather: Cold & snowing. Morale: Excellent. Battery re-organized under T/O & E No 6-27. War Department, Washington 25, DC, dated 27 September 1944, Field Artillery Battery Motorized, 105 MM Howitzer, Truck Drawn as of 14 Jan 45. Authorized strength: 5 Officers, 94 Enlisted Men. The following is a list of Officers and EM who received awards: O-1166617 Squiers, Charles B, Capt (Bronze Star Medal) per GO #61, Hqs 83d Inf Div, dated 24 Oct 44. O-1170964 Shroder, William M, 1st Lt (Bronze Star Medal) per GO #60, Hqs 83d Inf Div, dated 23 Oct 44. O-1180737 Stillman, Clarence E 1st Lt (Air Medal) per GO #67, Hqs 83d Inf Div, dtd 30 Oct 44. 13131655 Desgain, Jules P Pfc (Soldiers Medal) per GO #75, Hqs 83d Inf Div, dtd 19 Nov 44. 33306277 Bertovich, Nick Sgt (Bronze Star Medal), per GO #60, Hqs 83d Inf Div, dtd 23 Oct 44. 35201174 Hodge, Ottis H Sgt (Bronze Star Medal) per GO #61, Hqs 83d Inf Div, dtd 24 oct 44. 33369194 Kozak, Walter J Cpl (Bronze Star Medal) per GO #61, Hqs 83d Inv Div, dtd 24 Oct 44. 11117665 Waples, Arthur Pfc (Bronze Star Medal) per GO #63, Hqs 83d Inf Div, dtd 26 Oct 44. 34377397 Crain, Wilburn (Bronze Star Medal), per GO #62, Hqs 83d Inf Div, dtd 26 Oct 44.
C Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Following named enlisted men were awarded Bronze Star Medals by Div Arty Commander: 35401830 Cutright, Edison B Sgt, awarded per GO 61, Hq 83d Inf Div dtd 24 Oct 44. 14065964 Butler, Martin Jr Cpl, awarded per GO 49, Hq 83d Inf Div dtd 5 Oct 44. 33215350 Fairchild, Herbert C Cpl, awarded per GO 59, Hq 83d Inf Div dtd 22 Oct 44. 31244145 Hamel, Dominique L Tec5, awarded per GO 61, Hq 83d Inf Div dtd 24 Oct 44. 31212769 Rood, Francis R Tec5, awarded per GO 2, Hq 83d Inf Div dtd 9 Jan 45. Battery reorganized under T/O & E No 6-27, War Department, Washington 25, DC, dated 27 September 1944, Field Artillery Battery, Motorized, 105 MM Howitzer, Truck Drawn, as of 14 Jan 45. Authorized strength: 5 Officers, 94 Enlisted Men. Weather: Cloudy - snow.
SERBTRY Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Hauling supplies. Weather: Clear & cold. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Detachment reorganized under T/O & E No. 6-25, War Department, Washington 25, D.C. dated 27 Sep 1944. Field Artillery Battalion, Motorized, 105 mm Howitzer Truck Drawn, as of 21 Jan 45. Authorized strength: 1 Officer, 11 enlisted men. Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Clear and cold. Morale: Excellent.
308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ My, Ferrières, Belgium1 No changes
HQDET My, Ferrières, Belgium1 No changes
A Ozo, Durbuy, Belgium1 Station in operation, no casualties.
B My, Ferrières, Belgium1 Co remains located in My, Belgium, vK4602, supporting the 330th Inf Regt. The Div is in reserve at this time, and patients mostly have colds and foot trouble.
C Grand-Bru, Durbuy, Belgium1 Collection Station in operation. Division now in reserve status.
D My, Ferrières, Belgium1 Co D operating Clearing Station at My, Belgium, vP4602, NdG.
308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Ville, Ferrières, Belgium1 No changes
HQSVCO Ville, Ferrières, Belgium1 No changes
A 1/2 mile south-west of Vieuxville, Ferrières, Belgium1 Weather: Cold. Care and maintenance of equipment.
B 3/10 mile north-east of Malacord, Ferrières, Belgium1 Weather: Overcast and warmer
C Ville, Ferrières, Belgium1 1st, 2d & 3d Platoons under Bn Control. Weather: Clear.
MEDDET Ville, Ferrières, Belgium1 No changes
453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ 500 meters south-west of Les Aunais, Érezée, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
HQBTRY 500 meters south-west of Les Aunais, Érezée, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
A Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
B Manhay, Belgium Usual combat duties
C Petite-Hoursinne, Érezée, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
D Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
MEDDET 500 meters south-west of Les Aunais, Érezée, Belgium1 Usual combat duties
783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
C Hermanne, Durbuy, Belgium1 No changes