The 83rd Infantry Division on February 02, 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. Weather: Cloudy and Cool with a mist of rain. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Hamoir, Belgium | Usual Medical Duties in Combat. Weather: Cloudy and Cool with a mist of rain. |
| BAND | Néblon-le-Pierreux, Belgium1 | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cool with a mist of rain. |
| 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 | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Houmart, Belgium | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Tohogne, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO | Tohogne, Belgium | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 | Bn in reserve. Conducting Small Unit Tng. |
| HQCO1BN | Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 | Co in reserve. |
| A | Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 | Company in Rest Area at Verlaine, Belgium |
| B | Verlaine | No changes |
| C | Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 | No changes |
| D | Verlaine, Belgium | Company in Reserve |
| HQ2BN | Tohogne, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Tohogne, Belgium | Co still in trng area. Co inspected by Bn Ex O. |
| E | Tohogne, Belgium | No changes |
| F | Tohogne, Belgium | Co is in rest area. Took up tng in the attack of a tank |
| G | Tohogne, Belgium1 | Men firing 50 Cal Machine Gun & problems on tank fighting. Four EM sent on pass. Three hot meals served. Morale Good. |
| H | Tohogne, Belgium | 1 Feb/45 Co in Reserve. Field Training. |
| HQ3BN | Hamoir, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Hamoir, Belgium | No changes |
| I | Hamoir, Belgium | Company went through training in the morning. Training in barracks in afternoon. |
| K | Hamoir, Belgium | No changes |
| L | Hamoir, Belgium | No changes |
| M | Hamoir, Belgium | No changes |
| SERCO | Herbet, Belgium | No changes |
| ATCO | Sy, Belgium | No changes |
| CANCO | Sy, Belgium | 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 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Morville, Belgium | No changes |
| A | Heyd, Belgium | No changes |
| B | Heyd, Belgium | No changes |
| C | Heyd, Belgium | Company followed training schedule |
| D | Heyd, Belgium | Regular drill schedule and other Co duties. Weather - clear. Morale - high. |
| HQ2BN | Izier, Belgium | Battalion followed training schedule. |
| HQCO2BN | Izier, Belgium | General Police of Area & usual Training. |
| E | Izier, Belgium | Training schedule followed. Morale good. |
| F | Izier, Belgium | Company remained in same position and continued training schedule. |
| G | Izier, Belgium | Continued reorganization and training |
| H | Izier, Belgium | Company having regular training. |
| HQ3BN | Filot, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Filot, Belgium | No changes |
| I | Filot, Belgium | Continuing advanced training - firing weapons - stressing teamwork within squad & Platoon. |
| K | Filot, Belgium | As of 1 Feb 45 - Usual Training duties. As of 2 Feb 45 - Usual Training duties |
| L | Filot, Belgium | Company in rest area - continuing to take up training |
| 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 | Five EM fr Wire Section permitted to go on pass to Paris. Truck transportation was provided for them. Usual company training all day. Weather clear and slightly warmer. |
| HQ1BN | Aisne, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Aisne, Belgium | No changes |
| A | Aisne, Belgium | Company training as per schedule. Night problem. Weather clear and mild. Hot meals served. |
| B | Aisne, Belgium | Co went on night problem last night. Coffee and doughnuts were served upon return. Today training was carried on and Co watched demonstration of Thump and Crack. Weather, warmer and sunny. |
| C | Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 | Co participated in the dawn attack problem by Div Testing Team. Men afforded time off today to rest from problem and work on care and cleaning for tomorrows inspection. Morale, high. Weather, cold and windy. |
| D | Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Burnontige, Belgium | Bn following training schedule. Weather Warm 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 | 1st HMG Plat atchd to Co E for trng. 2nd HNG and 81 MM Plat usual field trng. |
| HQ3BN | Fays, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Fays, Belgium | Training schedule carried out. Town of Fays attacked in mock battle. |
| I | Fays, Belgium | No changes |
| K | Fays, Belgium | No changes |
| M | Fays, Belgium | No changes |
| SERCO | St. Antoine, Belgium | Usual Camp Duties |
| ATCO | Grand Bru, Belgium | 6 EM on pass to Paris 2 Feb 45 for 72 hrs in Paris. |
| 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 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 | No changes |
| B | Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 | No changes |
| C | Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium | No changes |
| A | Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium | No changes |
| B | Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium | No changes |
| C | Grande-Hoursinne, Belgium | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Grande-Hoursinne, Belgium | No changes |
| MEDDET | Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium | No changes |
| 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 attended a Tank demonstration at 331st Inf. Bn was placed on a 3 hour alert at 1350. Bn Exec attended Bn Commanders meeting at Div Arty. A movie was available to all personnel. Weather: Cold and cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | 1/4 mile south of Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 | Btry attended a motion picture in Btry B area. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 | Btry performed usual duties. 50% of Btry personnel went to movies. Weather: Warmer with sleet. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 | Btry in Bivouac. Btry was placed on 3 hour Alert this afternoon. The Show "Going my way" with Bing Crosby was available to the men of the Btry. Weather: Cold and rainy. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | La Fourche, Manhay, Belgium | Class and maintenance conducted. Cleats removed from tractors. Movies available to personnel. Weather: Warm and thawing. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Mont-Derieux, Manhay, Belgium1 | Btry spent day on training, checking and cleaning trucks. Ration section drew rations for Bn. 1 truck drew and delivered coal to Btrys. Btry alerted for movement at 1400. Weather: Cold and cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 1/4 mile south of Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 | Usual medical care given personnel. 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. Specialist and refresher training during day. No activity. Weather: Cloudy and warmer. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 | Normal training activity. Weather: Cloudy and warmer. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 | Usual duties. Weather: Rain and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 | Btry in concentration area taking refresher training. Weather: Clear & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 | Usual camp duties. Weather: Rain, warm. |
| SERBTRY | Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 | Aid station in operation. Weather: Cloudy & 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 | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | Co at same location in Ny, Belgium, supporting the 330th Inf Regt with the Div still inactive from combat. The Co attended another movie today shown at the Clearing Station and sponsored by the Red Cross Film Service Forces. |
| C | Grand-Bru, Durbuy, Belgium1 | Operated Collection Station. Division in reserve status. Pfc Rosenberry awarded the Silver Star per GO No. 17, Hq 83d Inf Div dtd 31 Jan 45. |
| D | My, Ferrières, Belgium1 | Co D operating Clearing Station at My, Belgium, vK4602. Red Cross Clubmobile showed motion picture at 1200 and 1700. Title of Show 'My Girl Loves Music' with Bob Crosby and Grace MacDonald |
| 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 | Vieuxville, 1/2 Mi SW, Belgium | Weather: Clear. |
| B | 3/10 mile north-east of Malacord, Ferrières, Belgium1 | Weather: Rainy and warm |
| C | Ville, Ferrières, Belgium1 | Company in rest area. Weather: Cloudy. |
| MEDDET | Ville, Ferrières, Belgium1 | Usual Detachment Duties. Simpson, Norman L, 33565259, Pfc. Awarded Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement. |
| 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 | Lignely, Durbuy, Belgium1 | 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 |