Database 83rd Infantry Division

The 83rd Infantry Division on January 22, 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 Departed fr Jevigne, Belgium 1000 by Govt Mtr T for Hamoir, Belgium. Arr 1200 set up in buildings throughout town.
HQCO Hamoir, Belgium Left Jevigne, Belgium at 1000 via govt & arrived Hamoir, Belgium at 1130. Distance traveled 22 miles.
ARTYHQ Fanzel, Belgium Left old area at Ottre, Belgium at 1330 and traveled twenty miles to above location by Govt Motor Truck. New CP opened 1600. Reorganized in accordance with T/O and E 6-10-1, dated 27 September 1944, per confidential Ltr. Hq 83r Inf Div dtd 20 Jan 24, Subject: Reorganization.
ARTYHQBTRY Fanzel, Belgium Left old area at Ottre, Belgium at 1330 and traveled twenty miles to above location by Govt Motor Truck. New CP opened 1600. Reorganized in accordance with T/O and E 6-10-1, dated 27 September 1944, per confidential Ltr. Hq 83r Inf Div dtd 20 Jan 24, Subject: Reorganization.
ARTYMEDDET Fanzel, Belgium Left old area at Ottre, Belgium at 1330 and traveled twenty miles to above location by Govt Motor Truck. New CP opened 1600. Reorganized in accordance with T/O and E 6-10-1, dated 27 September 1944, per confidential Ltr. Hq 83r Inf Div dtd 20 Jan 24, Subject: Reorganization.
SPTRPSHQ Hamoir, Belgium Left Jevigne, Belgium at 1000 via Govt Motor Transportation and arrived Hamoir, Belgium at 1130. Distance traveled 22 miles.
SPTRPSMEDDET Hamoir, Belgium Left Jevigne, Belgium at 1000 via Govt Motor Transportation and arrived Hamoir, Belgium at 1130. Distance traveled 22 miles.
BAND Néblon-le-Pierreux, Belgium1 Left Bra Bivouac area 0930 21 January 45 by motor convoy. Arrived Neblon Pierreux 1100 21 January 45. Coor: vK409048, Nord de Guerre Zone. Traveled 18 miles.
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 Xhignesse, Belgium No changes
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 No changes
HQCO1BN Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 No changes
A Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 No changes
B Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 No changes
C Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 Co moved to rest area.
D Verlaine-sur-Ourthe, Belgium1 No changes
HQ2BN Tohogne, Belgium1 Bn being reld
HQCO2BN Tohogne, Belgium1 Co in defensive position.
E Tohogne, Belgium1 No changes
F Tohogne, Belgium1 No changes
G Tohogne, Belgium1 No changes
H Tohogne, Belgium1 Relieved by 333rd Inf, 84th Div. Moved to Tohogne.
HQ3BN Hamoir, Belgium1 No changes
HQCO3BN Hamoir, Belgium1 No changes
I Hamoir, Belgium1 No changes
K Hamoir, Belgium No changes
L Hamoir, Belgium1 CCompany moved from town of Courtil to town of Hamoir. Morale of troops high.
M Hamoir, Belgium1 No changes
SERCO Herbet, Belgium Departed from Sart, Belgium VP6587 via Motor Convoy at 0830 arrived at new area, Herbet Belgiu, VK4301 at 1230 men and equipment arrived safely.
ATCO Tohogne, Belgium No changes
CANCO Tohogne, Belgium1 Co fired with good effect upon enemy OP and other targets in area SE of Bovigny, 21 Jan 1945
MEDDET Tohogne, Belgium1 Left Sart 0800 traveled by motor convoy to Tohoghe, arrived 1000, distance traveled approximately 30 miles.
330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Saint-Roch, Belgium1 No changes
HQCO Saint-Roch, Belgium1 Company had movie in evening
HQ1BN Morville, Belgium Companies small unit training, weapons & foot inspections were held during the day. Weather - Cold & snow. Morale - High.
HQCO1BN Morville, Belgium Company small unit training, weapons & foot inspections were held during the day. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - high.
A Heyd, Belgium Reorganization. Care & cleaning of equipment. Weather clear, cold. Morale high.
B Heyd, Belgium Reorganization. Care and cleaning of equipment. Moral high. Weather cold
C Heyd, Belgium1 Co followed training schedule
D Heyd, Belgium Regular drill schedule and other Co. duties. Weather - fair, morale - high
HQ2BN Izier, Belgium Battalion followed training schedule.
HQCO2BN Izier, Belgium Company followed training schedule.
E Izier, Belgium Training schedule. Morale good.
F Izier, Belgium As of 16 Jan 45 - Company left Joubieval mounted on tanks at 1630. Arrived at Barclain at 2030. Roads jammed with traffic. Left Barclain with platoon of tanks & 1 platoon of G Co at 2130 to aid 36th Armd Inf holding out in that town. No communication with 36th & enemy tanks operating in town which had already knocked out 10 of our light tanks & 6 medium tanks. ON route to Sterpigny leading platoon was pinned down by machine gun from tank and forced to withdraw slightly. Enemy tank was knocked out by fire from our leading tank which was directed by T/Sgt Manning. Because of light caused by burning tank, company was forced to change route & swing to right to gain entrance to town. Route reconoitered by S/Sgt Hower. After Co. was in town & contact was established with friendly forces S/Sgt Anthony returned & guided tanks into position in town. At daylight Co. attacked to clean out town but was unsuccessful because of two enemy tanks, Mark 5's which held successful road blocks on main street. 155 Arty & tank fire knocked out one enemy tank and withdrew. At end of day we held 1/2 of town. During day our tanks knocked out 3 enemy tanks trying to attack from rear and left flank. As of 17 Jan 45 - Remainder of Bn came to town and followed in behind as company again set out to clean out town. Attack progressed well and last enemy tank withdrew. Town cleared at 1330. Attack harrassed by enemy tank fire from woods but mission finally accomplished. Company with E Co. on right started attack for objective which was edge of woods 2000 yards NE of town of Sterpigny. Enemy direct fire weapon stopped company at LD. Because of open ground and absolutely no cover available, company was forced to retire approximately 50 yards leaving several casualties on the field. Some of casualties returned under cover of darkness. As of 18 Jan 45 - Company with platoon of G Company started in attack behind E Co at 0600 for same objective as day before. Upon gaining woods, Co moved to left of E Co. Most trouble cause by dense woods & deep snow which caused maintenance of control to be difficult. Objective finally reached at 1300 and patrols pushed to front and flanks. Co set up OP 1000 yards to front overlooking town of Halconreux. OP supported by section of tanks brought form rear and placed in position by T/Sgt Manning. Co. was to be relieved at 2130 but plan changed and Co continued into position for the night. Patrols sent to contact friendly unit on left were unsuccessful. Several prisoners taken during the day. As of 19 Jan 45 - Company awaited out relief and finally was relieved at 1345 by F Co. 335th Inf, Co marched back to Barclain, mounted trucks and went to town of Izier for reorganization. 22 Jan 45 - Company remained in same location and followed training schedule from 0830 to 1600.
G Izier, Belgium Conducted training and continued reorganization
H Izier, Belgium Company is having training.
HQ3BN Filot, Belgium No changes
HQCO3BN Filot, Belgium No changes
I Filot, Belgium Company following Training Schedule.
K Filot, Belgium Company training - Care and cleaning of equipment.
L Filot, Belgium Company in rest area - taking up training
M Filot, Belgium No changes
SERCO Saint-Roch, Belgium1 No changes
ATCO Le Houpet, Ferrières, Belgium1 No changes
CANCO Saint-Roch, Belgium1 No changes
MEDDET Saint-Roch, 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 Usual CP duties. Weather: clear and cold.
HQ1BN Aisne, Belgium No changes
HQCO1BN Aisne, Belgium No changes
A Aisne, Belgium Company spent morning in the care and cleaning of equipment. The entire company was taken by truck in two echelons to where showrs, clubmobile, movies and other recreational facilities had been set up for the men. Morale good.
B Aisne, Belgium All men were taken to hot showers, movies and a Red Cross Clubmobile. The weariness of the last operation is gone and everyone is in high spirits once again.
C Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 We are giving men a chance for further rest. Time is being spent on care and cleaning of equipment and personal hygene. Men were sent to Hanoir today where shower facilities were provided. Movies are being shown tonight.
D Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 No changes
HQ2BN Burnontige, Belgium Bn moved from La Beole, Belgium via foot and shuttle movement. Began at 0730 and all elements closed into New Area by 1250. Distance traveled 4 miles. Weather: Bright and cold. Morale: Excellent.
HQCO2BN Burnontige, Belgium Co moved fr La Beole, Belgium via shuttle movement. Started shuttling at 0800 completed movement at 1730. Distance traveled 4 miles. Weather cold Bright and Clear. Morale: Excellent.
E Fagne, Belgium Closed out CP at LaBeole at 1200. Moved via motor 4 miles to Fagne, Belgium. Arrived at 1240. Cold and clear. Morale Excellent.
F Burnontige, Belgium Company moved from La Beole to Burnontige this morning at 0845. Co walked to new area.
G Burnontige, Belgium Moved by foot from 1 KM SE of Aisne, Belgium P 4715-9675 to town of Burnontige, Belgium a distance of miles. Weather Cold. Morale Excellent.
H Burnontige, Belgium Co moved via motor to present area. Left La Beole, Belgium 0930. Arrived Burnontige, Belgium 1015. Distance 6 miles. Weather fair. Morale Good.
HQ3BN Fays, Belgium No changes
HQCO3BN Fays, Belgium Training schedule carried out. Movies shown at 1245. Weather Clear but cold. Care and cleaning of weapons stressed.
I Fays, Belgium Followed training schedule.
K Fays, Belgium No changes
L Fays, Belgium Co is now in stage of reorganization. Checks are being made for shortages in equipment and clothing of EM and also in organizational equipment.
M Fays, Belgium No changes
SERCO Werbomont, 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 Left Grand-Sart 1400 and arrived at La Beole 1530. Distance traveled by motor 20 miles.
HQBTRY Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Departed Grand-Sart 1400 and arrived at La Beole 1530. Distance traveled by motor 20 miles.
A Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Left Grand-Sart 1400 and arrived La Beole 1530. Distance traveled by motor 20 miles.
B Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Left Grand-Sart 1400 and arrived La Beole 1530. Distance traveled by motor 15 miles.
C Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Departed Grand-Sart 1425. Arrived La Beole 1550. Distance traveled 20 miles.
SERBTRY Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Left Lierneux at 0900. Arrived at La Beole at 1030. Distance traveled by motor 15 miles.
MEDDET Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 Left Grand-Sart at 1400. Arrived at La Beole 1545. Distance traveled by motor 20 miles.
323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium Dp Biv Area Joubieval, Belgium vP657868 at 1330. Arr Biv Area Petite Hoursinne, Belgium vP505939 at 1515. Distance traveled by mtr 22 mi. Weather: Cold and slightly cloudy. Roads: Fair.
HQBTRY Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium Dp Biv Area Joubieval, Belgium vP657868 at 1330. Arr Biv Area Petite Hoursinne, Belgium vP505939 at 1515. Distance traveled by mtr 22 mi. Weather: Cold and slightly cloudy. Roads: Fair.
A Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium Dep Biv Area 1/2 KM, West of Joubieval, Belgium coord vP649862, at 1330. Arr Biv Area Petite Hoursinne, Belgium, coord vP504938 at 1515. Distance traveled by motor: 22 mi. Weather: cold. Roads: icy.
B Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium Dep Biv Area 1 km south-west of Joubieval, Belgium coord vP653862, at 1330. Arr Biv Area Petite Hoursinne, Belgium, coord vP503938 at 1515. Distance traveled by mtr 22 mi. Weather: Cold and slightly cloudy. Roads: Fair.
C Grande-Hoursinne, Belgium Dept Biv Area, Joubieval, Belgium at 1330. Traveled by motor, 22 miles. Arrived Biv Area Grande Hoursinne, Belgium at 1515. Weather, cloudy and cold.
SERBTRY Grande-Hoursinne, Belgium Dept Biv Area, Lansival, Belgium vP604901 at 1230. Arrived Biv Area Grande Hoursinne, Belgium at 1515. Distance traveled by mtr, 22 Mi. Weather, cloudy and cold. Roads, fair.
MEDDET Petite-Hoursinne, Belgium Dept Biv Area, Joubieval, Belgium vP657868 at 1315. Arrived Biv Area, Petite Hoursinne, Belgium vP505939. Distance traveled by mtr 22 Mi. Weather cloudy and cold. Roads, fair.
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 closed CP and left Petite-Langlir, Belgium 1500. Arr Chene-Al-Pierre, Belgium 1700. Distance marched by mtr 14 miles. Roads: Snowy and icy. Established CP. Wire communication to Btrys. Radio communication with Div only. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
HQBTRY 1/4 mile south of Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 Left position 3/4 Mi E. Petite Langlir, Belgium at 1450. Arr new position 1/4 Mi S Chene-Al-Pierre, Belgium at 1700. Distance marched by mtr 14 miles. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
A Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 Btry left 3/4 mi E. Petite-Langlir, Belgium at 1440 and mtr marched 15.6 mi to new position. Arr at new position at 1700. Arranged local security upon arrival. 60% of Btry are billeted in houses, 40% in tents. Mtr march was made with little difficulty. Roads icy in places. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
B Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 Btry left position 1 Mi E. Petite-Langlir, Belgium at 1440. Arrived this position at 1655. Distance marched by Motor 16 miles. All sections have Billets. Btry has fired 13.997 rounds since 27 Jun 44. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
C La Fourche, Manhay, Belgium1 Left 1 3/4 Mi S.E. Ottre, Belgium 1415. Arr LaFourche, Belgium 1630. Distance traveled by mtr 16 miles. Btry personnel lodged in houses at present location. Program of maintenance and repair outlined to the chiefs of section. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
SERBTRY Mont-Derieux, Manhay, Belgium1 Btry left position at Hierlot, Bel. at 1500 marched by mtr to Mont-Derieux, Bel. 16 Mi. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET 1/4 mile south of Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 Left position 3/4 Mi E. Petite Langlir, Belgium at 1500. Arr new position 1/4 Mi S. Chene-Al-Pierre, Belgium at 1700. Distance marched by mtr 14 miles. Roads: Good. 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 Bn displaced from vicinity of Hebronval, Belgium (Serv Btry vicinity of Verleumont, Belgium) at 0900. Arrived in concentration area at Mormont, Belgium at 1100 hours. Distance traveled 14.5 mi. Movement made without incident. 83rd reld on the line by 84th Div on the VII Corps, First Army, XXI Army Grp sector. Weather: Partly cloudy. Cold. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None.
HQBTRY Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Btry moved fr position in vic of Hebronval, Belgium at 0910. Arr at new position at Mormont, Belgium at 1025. Dist Traveled 14.5 mi. Roads: Narrow and icy. No casualties. Weather: Fair and cold. Morale: Excellent.
A Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Btry left position 8/10 Mi W of Hebronval, Belgium at 0900 arrived assembly area Mormont, Belgium at 1030. Distance traveled 15 miles. Roads: Ice and slippery. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent.
B Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Btry left position 4/10 Mi NE of Hebronval, Belgium at 0905 for concentration area. Arriving at 1015. Distance traveled 15 miles. Roads: Slippery. Weather: Fair & cold. Morale: Excellent.
C Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Displaced from old position to rest camp at Mormont, Belgium. Left old position at 0900. Arrived new area at 1100. Distance traveled: 15 Miles. Roads: Slick. Weather: Clear, cold.
SERBTRY Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Departed from Verleumont, Belgium at 0900 arrived at Mormont, Belgium at 1100. Dis traveled 14 mi. Roads: Slippery, covered ice. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Departed from 4/10 Mi NE of Hebronval, Belgium at 0910 arrived at Mormont, Belgium at 1025. Dis traveled 14.5. Roads: Icy. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ My, Ferrières, Belgium1 20 & 21 Jan 45: Usual field duties. 22 Jan 45: Left location at 1 Mi SW Bra, Belgium, vP5692, at 1400 by mtr trk - arrived at My, Belgium, vK4602, at 1500. Distance traveled 13 miles. Roads: Icy. Weather: Clear and bright. Morale: Excellent.
HQDET My, Ferrières, Belgium1 20 & 21 Jan 45: Usual field duties. 22 Jan 45: Left location at 1 Mi SW Bra, Belgium, vP5692, at 1400 by mtr trk - arrived at My, Belgium, vK4602, at 1500. Distance traveled 13 miles. Roads: Icy. Weather: Clear and bright. Morale: Excellent.
A Ozo, Durbuy, Belgium1 Left position at 3 1/2 Mi SE Lierneux, Belgium, vP6586, at 1145. Arrived at Ozo, Belgium, vP4599, at 1440. Distance traveled: 30 miles. Roads: Good. Weather: Cold and clear. Morale: Excellent. This unit in support of 329th CT. Tactical situation unknown.
B My, Ferrières, Belgium1 Co remains located in My, Belgium, vK4602, supporting the 330th Inf Regt, with the division in reserve at the present time.
C Grand-Bru, Durbuy, Belgium1 Everyone in Co is taking a much needed rest. 6 ambs are providing amb sv to the fol: one each to 1st, 2d and 3d Bn and Regimental Aid Station 331st Inf, two ambs to Div Arty.
D My, Ferrières, Belgium1 Co D less 1st Platoon entrucked 1330 and moved by motor convoy to present location, My, Belgium, vK4602. Arrived at 1430 and established station in old Chateau. Roads: Slick and icy. Weather: Clear and cold. Morale: Good. Distance: 13 miles.
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 Company moved by motor convoy from Sart P-6587, at 0800 to present location arriving at 1000. Distance traveled about 20 miles. Weather: Cold.
B 3/10 mile north-east of Malacord, Ferrières, Belgium1 Weather: Fair and cold
C Ville, Ferrières, Belgium1 3d Platoon hauling gravel for Co 'C', 774th Tank Bn. 1st & 2d Platoons in company area. 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 Left old area in Jevigne vP5990 and moved to new area near Les Aunais vP5795.
HQBTRY 500 meters south-west of Les Aunais, Érezée, Belgium1 Left old area in Jevigne vP5990 and moved to new area near Les Aunais vP5795.
A Mormont, Érezée, Belgium1 Left old area in Hebronval, vP8663 and moved to new area in Mormont, vP4794.
B Manhay, Belgium Left old area in Grand Sart, vP6688 and moved to new area in Manhay, vP5390.
C Petite-Hoursinne, Érezée, Belgium1 Left old area near Ottre vP6585 and moved to new area in Petite Hoursinne vP5094.
D Chêne-al-Pierre, Manhay, Belgium1 Left old area near Petite Lang Lir vP6684 and moved to new arae in Chene All Pierre vP5394.
MEDDET 500 meters south-west of Les Aunais, Érezée, Belgium1 Left old area in Jevigne vP5990 and moved to new area near Les Aunais vP5795.
783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
C Hermanne, Durbuy, Belgium1 No changes