The 83rd Infantry Division on December 09, 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 | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Gressenich, Germany | No changes |
| ARTYMEDDET | Gressenich, Germany | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Usual Administrative Duties in Combat. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with Snow and Rain. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Usual Medical Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with Snow and Rain. |
| BAND | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cool with Snow and Rain. |
| MP | Mausbach, Stolberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| 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 | Aachen, Germany | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Junglinster, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Junglinster, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Berbourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Berbourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| A | Biwer, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| B | Biwer, Luxembourg1 | In Regimental reserve in Biwer, Luxemburg |
| C | Berbourg, Luxembourg1 | Co in reserve. Preparing to move to Germany. |
| D | Near Berbourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Bech, Luxembourg1 | 2nd Bn, 12th Inf, 4th Inf Div, replacing this unit in this position. Bn making preparations for moving. |
| HQCO2BN | Bech, Luxembourg1 | Still in defensive position. 4th Inf Div has taken over some of our positions. Preparations for moving being made. |
| E | Lauterborn, Luxembourg1 | Company outposting and patrolling Sauer River. Morale Excellent. |
| F | Bech, Luxembourg1 | Co still in Bech, Luxemburg in reserve. One platoon at Osweiler was relieved this morning. |
| G | Lauterborn, Luxembourg1 | Company moved fr Echternach to Lotterborn, Luxembourg on foot. |
| H | Bech, Luxembourg1 | Company relieved by 12th Inf (4th Div). Preparations made to move. |
| HQ3BN | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | Adv Party departed fr Herborn, Luxembourg 0500 enroute to Gressenich Germany to take position relieving 4th Inf Div. |
| HQCO3BN | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | Co in defensive position |
| I | Mompach, Luxembourg1 | Company relieved by I Co, 12th Inf, 4th Div |
| K | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| L | Lellig, Luxembourg1 | Company alerted for movement. Company relieved on line by Co K, 12th Inf. Morale of troops excellent. |
| M | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Hemstal, Luxembourg1 | 2nd Plat rel'd for Position. A-T Mines Plat rel'd for Guard Duty. Advance Party Recon Group and Regt'l |
| CANCO | Osweiler, Luxembourg | Guns moved out of position at 0900. Co spent remained of day preparing for move. |
| MEDDET | Junglinster, Luxembourg1 | 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 in defensive position, heavy enemy shelling. A few prisoners were taken during the day. Prisoners say they are fed up with this war. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - good. |
| HQCO1BN | Großhau, Germany1 | 1st Bn in defensive position, heavy enemy shelling. A few prisoners were taken during the day. Prisoners say they are fed up with this war. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - good. |
| A | Schafberg, Germany1 | Company in defensive position. Receiving much enemy artillery fire. Weather light snow. Morale high. |
| B | Schafberg, Germany1 | Company holding positions dug in woods. Enemy counterattacked twice and were pushed back. Captured 17 Germans. |
| C | Großhau, Germany1 | Company on Line. Under heavy artillery fire. |
| D | Großhau, Germany1 | Company in defensive positions. Enemy artillery fire heavy. Weather cloudy, morale good. |
| HQ2BN | 1 mile west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | 1 mile west of Großhau, Germany1 | Company & Battalion CP remained in same position. |
| E | 1000 yards south-west of Gey, Germany1 | Heavy snow and more artillery. Men very cold and tired. Morale very poor. |
| F | 1/2 mile south of Gey, Germany1 | Situation remained same with company. |
| G | 1 mile south of Großhau, Germany1 | Shells, shells, shells, and Mud |
| 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 | Großhau, Germany1 | Company remained in same position. |
| L | 1/2 mile east of Großhau, Germany1 | Company in Reserve |
| M | Großhau, Germany1 | Weather - Miserable |
| SERCO | Gressenich, Germany | Usual shelling of Sv Co area, at breakfast time, by enemy artillary. |
| ATCO | 2 miles west of Großhau, Germany1 | Things are going just about the same, guns still in position. |
| 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 | Usual bivouac duties |
| HQ1BN | 3 kilometers south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | 3 kilometer south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | 1/2 mile north-west of Gey, Germany1 | Company area shelled during the night and ocassional shelling of area during day. Weather cloudy cold and snowing. Men eating K ration. No fires. |
| B | 1/2 mile west of Gey, Germany1 | Co shelled intermittently throughout the day with light casualties resulting. Weather: cold and snowing. Men cheerful under very adverse conditions. |
| C | 1 kilometer north-west of Gey, Germany1 | Co in holding position; constantly shelled and bombed by enemy; enemy shelled Serv. Co. area where kitchen is located. Many shrapnel hols on kitchen fly, but no one hurt. |
| D | 2 miles east of Gressenich, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Companies still occupying same positions. Artillery serenade concentrated five times on town of Gaye, Germany. Enemy artillery and mortar fire still harassing Bn Elements inflicting few casualties. Two hot meals served to front line troops despite all obstacles. Mud very bad. Morale: Good. Weather: Cold with wet snow fall. |
| HQCO2BN | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Three EM this Co atchd to Serv Co this Regt for rations qtrs and dy as of 7 Dec 44. Two EM fr Serv Co this Regt Reld fr atchd for rations qtrs and dy. 1 Officer fr E Co atchd for rations. 1 Officer fr F Co atchd for rations. |
| E | 2 kilometers south-west of Gey, Germany1 | Company on line in vicinity of Gey in Hurtgen Forest. |
| F | 1500 yards west of Gey, Germany1 | Company in defense. Company received heavy shelling last night. |
| G | 2500 yards south-west of Gey, Germany1 | Company still in reserve. Awating orders. Some enemy shelling. No casualties. |
| H | 1 Mile West of Gey, Germany | Activity normal. Co still in defense. |
| HQ3BN | 2 1/2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | 2 1/2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Snowing today. Bn Reserve. Men making dug-outs |
| 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 | 2 kilometers east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | 2 kilometers south-east of Schevenhütte, 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 registereration. Bn fired TOT on bridge, hills & towns. Bn fired on truck column and enemy guns and also fired harassing fire on bridge, crossroads and towns. Weather: Cloudy with snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. One platoon of TDs left the area. Most of the day was spent in improving the bivouac area. Weather: Rain and snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Howitzers fired on enemy troops and installations. Weather: Snow & Rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry was notified this PM that a 5 man enemy patrol equipped with radio was in the Area. No further details were received. Btry 259 rounds on various enemy targets today. Weather: Rain and Snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Enemy 5 man patrol was reported to be operating in area. Btry fired 198 rounds into enemy positions. Targets being suspected: Enemy C.P.s, bridge and truck column. Effects unknown. Weather: Overcast with snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Ammo section drew and delivered ammo to Btrys. Ration section drew and delivered rations to Btrys. Btry was alerted for patrols at 1530 extra guards were posted. Weather: Cold with rain and snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No enemy activity reported in area. Normal medical care provided to Bn personnel. Weather occasional rain and snow. Morale excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 VII Corps, I Army Sector. Continuous harassing fires maintained on enemy troops and installations throughout period. Preparation for attack on Gey, Germany as Division objective, Tec5 Francis R. Rood, 31212769, Btry C 908th FA Bn awarded purple heart under prov of Cir 62, Hq ETOUSA, dtd 44, by Bn Surg for wounds received in action 9 Dec 44 in Germany. Ground fast becoming a quagmire. Positions of Btry A and C rec'd enemy harassing fires at 0130 to 0300 of 15cm caliber. Weather: Rainy and snow. Cold. Health of Comd: Good. Shelters being constructed of logs to keep troops dry. Morale: Ex. Casualties: Pvt Thomas W. Buller 36302947 LWA and evacuated. Pfc Todd L. McLaughlin, 33391635, LWA and evacuated. |
| HQBTRY | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No undue activity. Weather: Rainy, snow and cold. Morale: Excellent |
| A | 3/4 mile south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry firing on enemy. Enemy shells fell in btry area at 0500, wounding one man, no damage to equipment. Weather: rain and snow. 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: Cold, with light snow on ground. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Position & installation remain the same. Btry area shelled by the enemy Arty from 0130 to 0400. Two (2) EM evacuated. One (1) EM LWA not evacuated. Weather: Snow, cold. |
| SERBTRY | 1 mile south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cold & rainy. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Aid station in operation. Handled five BC cases & evacuated three, also evacuated three combat fatigue, cases. Weather: Cold & rainy. Morale: Excellent. |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | No changes |