The 83rd Infantry Division on January 20, 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.
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| 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Jevigné, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Jevigné, Belgium1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | Ottré, Belgium1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Ottré, Belgium1 | No changes |
| ARTYMEDDET | Ottré, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Jevigné, Belgium1 | Usual Administrative Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with Snow. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Jevigné, Belgium1 | Usual Medical Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with Snow. |
| BAND | Bra, Belgium | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with Snow. |
| MP | Ottré, Belgium1 | Six (6) EM atchd to Hq Co, 83rd Inf Div for rations only. |
| CIC | Ottré, Belgium1 | No changes |
| QM | Bra, Belgium | Awarded Meritorious Service Unit Plaque per War Department Department Circular 345 and GO #4 Hqs 83rd Infantry Division dtd 16 January 1945. |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Xhignesse, Belgium | 17 Jan 45 to 20 Jan 45 incl. - Troop moved fr Langlire, Belgium 1430 20 Jan 45 arvd Xhignesse, Belgium 1800 20 Jan 45. |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Vaux-Chavanne, Belgium | 83rd Signal Company awarded the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque for superior performance of duty during period 1 July 44 to 31 Dec 44. Under provisions WD Cir 345, dtd 23 Aug 44 & Go #4, Hq 83rd Inf DIv, dtd 16 Jan 45. |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Bn in defense. |
| HQCO1BN | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Bn in defense. |
| A | Bovigny, Belgium1 | Company In Defensive Position. |
| B | Near Honvelez, Belgium | No changes |
| C | Bovigny, Belgium1 | Co in defense near Bovigny, Belgium |
| D | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Company in defense near Bovigny, Belgium |
| HQ2BN | Near Joubiéval, Belgium1 | Bn in holding position. Elements of Co E reld., Co F in Hoveles and Co moved to Bovigny. |
| HQCO2BN | Near Joubiéval, Belgium1 | Co in defensive position. |
| E | Honvelez, Belgium1 | No changes |
| F | Honvelez, Belgium1 | Co in defense of Honveleze alerted for movement. |
| G | Honvelez, Belgium1 | Co in same position. Weapons were cleaned. Two hot meals were served. Weather snow and Wind. Morale Good. |
| H | Honvelez, Belgium1 | Co in Defensive Position. No Enemy Activity Reported. Weather Cold. Moral Good. |
| HQ3BN | 1 mile west of Bovigny, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | 19 Jan 45 - Co in defensive position |
| I | Near Bovigny, Belgium1 | Company in defense near Bovigny |
| K | South of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| L | South of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| M | Near Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Sart, Belgium | No changes |
| ATCO | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Co firing missions daily |
| MEDDET | Sart, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Saint-Roch, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Saint-Roch, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Hamoir, Belgium | Companies held clothing & equipment inspection. Also Red Cross Clubmobile visited in the area during the day. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - high. |
| HQCO1BN | Hamoir, Belgium | Company held inspections of clothing & equipment. Also Red Cross Clubmobile visited in the area. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - good. |
| A | Hamoir, Belgium1 | Company in rest area. |
| B | Hamoir, Belgium | Care and cleaning of equipment. Inspections. |
| C | Hamoir, Belgium | Company held inspection of Clothing and Equipment. |
| D | Hamoir, Belgium | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Izier, Belgium | 17 Jan 45 - Battalion attacking enemy positions. 18 Jan 45 - Battalion preparing to move back as relieving unit arrives. 19 Jan 45 - Battalion relieved and drawn back for rest. 20 Jan 45 - Battalion taking showers and having all equipment inspected. |
| HQCO2BN | Izier, Belgium | 18 Jan 45 - Company preparing to move back as relieving unit arrives. 19 Jan 45 - Company relieved and drawn back for rest. 20 Jan 45 - Company taking showers and having inspection of all equipment. |
| E | Izier, Belgium | As of 16 Jan 45 - Company moved out at 1000. Moved with tanks along left side of road. Tank column was stopped to clear mines. Enemy Anti-Tank guns knocked out two tanks. The column moved on into town and company posted security. As of 17 Jan 45 - Company at 0030 and left town at 0200 and marched to Sterpigny. As of 18 Jan 45 - Company moved out at 0600 and crossed LD at 0615 and fought through 2000 yds of wooded area. Took 20 prisoners. Reached objective at 1600. As of 20 Jan 45 - The day was spent reading and writing letters. |
| F | Izier, Belgium | Company remained in same position. Started reorganization and took advantage of chance to clean up. Company took showers for the first time since November. Everybody looking much better. |
| G | Izier, Belgium | Occupied town and reorganized |
| H | Izier, Belgium | 19 Jan 45 - Company taken off line. |
| HQ3BN | Filot, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Filot, Belgium1 | No changes |
| I | Hamoir, Belgium | No changes |
| K | Filot, Belgium1 | Preparing movement from Hamoir, Belgium to Filot, Belgium |
| L | Hamoir, Belgium | Company in rest area |
| M | Filot, Belgium | Moved from Hamoir, Belgium vK4305 to Filot, Belgium vK 4605 by motor. Still in rest area. |
| SERCO | Saint-Roch, Belgium1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Le Houpet, Ferrières, Belgium1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Ferrières, 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 | Co moved back to rest area located in hotel in vicinity of Grand Bru. Move made by truck convoy. Distance approx 20 mi. Weather: cloudy and cold. |
| HQ1BN | Aisne, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Aisne, Belgium | 1st Bn released from front line duty for reorganization. |
| A | Aisne, Belgium | Company moved approx 20 miles by truck to present location. Billeted in houses. Hot supper to be served. |
| B | Aisne, Belgium | Co moved by motor to Aisne, Belgium. THe men are washing and resting for the first time in two weeks. All men are billeted in homes. |
| C | Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 | Issued more clean clothing this morning. Men were checked on their physical condition. Weapons were cleaned. Company alerte for move and crossed IP at 1130 hrs. Arr. here at 1330 and all troops were quartered indoors. Sv 2 hot meals today. Weather continued cold with some snow. Yesterday General Macon, in a personal visit, commended the company on its recent performance. |
| D | Villers-Sainte-Gertrude, Belgium1 | Co entrucked at 1130 and moved to Villers St Gertrude, Belgium, arriving at 1430, distance 22 mi. |
| HQ2BN | Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium 1 | Bn relieved by elements of the 83th Div. We were to be completely relieved by 1400 but CP at Langlir, Belgium was not closed out until 1730. Moved via motor fr Langlir, Belgium as distance of 25 miles to La Beole, Belgium. Opened new CP at 2200. Weather: very cold, with light snow. Morale: very good because of relief, |
| HQCO2BN | Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium 1 | Co reld by elements of 84th Div. Moved fr Langlir, Belgium via truck. Left 1730. Distance traveled 25 miles. Weather: cold and light snow. Morale: very good. |
| E | 1300 yards south-east of Langlire, Belgium1 | Company moved from front line 1300 yds SE of Langlir to rest area in the town of La Beole. Distance traveled 25 miles. Movement by motor. Weather - cold and snow. Morale good. Crossed IP at 17 30 arrived at La Beole at 2200. |
| F | Houffalize, Belgium | Company ready to move off line. To be relieved by the 84th Div. |
| G | Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 | No changes |
| H | Al Béole, Manhay, Belgium1 | Relieved fr defensive position by Co 'D', 335th Inf at 1700. Moved via motor to present location. Arrived 2130. Weath light snow. Roads slippery. Bitterly cold. Morale high. |
| HQ3BN | Fays, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Fays, Belgium | Moved by vehicle fr old location to location indicated above. Weather cold. Relieved by 84th Div. Men quartered in homes and barns. |
| I | Fays, Belgium | Moved to town for rest and reorganization. |
| K | Fays, Belgium | 20 Jan 45: Company entrucked in woods South of Petite Langlikne at 1445. Traveled 20 Miles. Detrucked in Fays 1710. Entered Billits. Weather Cool-snowy. Men in good spirits. |
| L | Fays, Belgium | No changes |
| M | Fays, Belgium | Relieved by 84th Inf Div and Co. moved back to Fays, Belgium |
| SERCO | Werbomont, Belgium | Company moved via motor from bivouac area in Sart, Belgium to bivouac area in Werbomont, Belgium. Distance traveled: 16 miles. Roads: Slippery. Weather: Cold. Morale: High. |
| ATCO | Grand Bru, Belgium | Co alerted to move. Advance party left Langlir at 0730, 20 Jan 45. Co left at 1130, 20 Jan 45 and arrived at Grand Bru at 1330, 20 Jan 45. roads icy and slick. Weather Cloudy and cold. Morale Good. Map ref Durbux 1:50000 Sheet No 92. |
| CANCO | 1 mile north-west of Faye, Belgium1 | Left Pettie Langlir at 1145. Arrived at new position 1530. |
| MEDDET | Grand Bru, Belgium | Det left Langlir, Belgium at 1400. Arrived at Grand Bru, Belgium at 1600. Distance traveled: approximately 20 miles. Movement made by convoy. Weather: cold and snowing. Morale: Good. |
| 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| B | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| C | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Performing usual Medical Duties. |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | 1/2 kilometer west of Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| B | 1 kilometer south-west of Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| C | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Lansival, Belgium | No changes |
| MEDDET | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 3/4 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Bn fired TOT on strong points also fired harassing fire on enemy troops and installations. Bn S-2 and Btry Commanders made rcn in connection with assembly area. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | 3/4 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 3/4 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium | Lt Baber and party returned fr OP at approximately 0930. While at IP Lt Baber registered 324th and 908th FA Bns. Fired Blank Bn on enemy troops in houses. Effect: Excellent. Howitzers fired 68 rounds harassing fire and 6 rounds on enemy strong points. Weather: Cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Btry received GO awarding Bronze Star Medal to Cpl Meunier. Billeting Party left at 1300 to reconnoiter Bivouac Area at Vaux Chavanne. Rcn party returned at 1600. Btry fired 58 rounds harassing fire and on enemy strong point. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 3/4 mile south-east of Ottré, Belgium1 | Btry fired on enemy positions. Excess woolen clothing turned in for Inf. use. Rcn made of bivouac area. 75 blankets turned into Bn. Supply. Weather: Cold and clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Hierlot, Belgium | Btr sent Billeting Party to select new position at 1300. Party returned to Btry area at 1500. Weather: Cold with snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 3/4 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Usual medical care given to personnel. 1 EM evacuated to hospital. Weather: Cold and snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Bn reld fr direct support of 331st Inf and placed in general support of VII Corps, First Army, XXIst Army Grp sector. No enemy air activity over area during period. No enemy counter-battery or harassing fires in positions area during period. Weather: Light snowshowers. Colder. Health of Command: Good. Morale: Excellent. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | No undue activity. Weather: Cold, slightly snowy. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 8/10 mile west of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Light snow fall, cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Cold & snowing. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Verleumont, Belgium | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1 mile south-west of Bra, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQDET | 1 mile south-west of Bra, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | 3 1/2 mile south-east of Lierneux, Belgium1 | Station in operation, casualties light. |
| B | Florêt, Lierneux, Belgium1 | We are supporting the 330th Inf Regt. |
| C | Verleumont, Belgium | All litter bearers and Aid Men have now returned to the Co as the 331 C.T. has pulled out of the line. Three ambs are atchd to the 1st, 2d and 3d Bns, and are moving with them to an assembly area. |
| D | 1 mile south-west of Bra, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Co D operating Clearing Station at 1 mi SW Bra, Belgium, vP5692, NdG. |
| 308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Verleumont, Belgium | No changes |
| HQSVCO | Verleumont, Belgium | No changes |
| A | Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Company in support of 329th Infantry Regiment. Weather: Cloudy and cold. |
| B | Verleumont, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Weather: Overcast with snow flurries |
| C | Verleumont, Belgium | 1st, 2d & 3d Platoons in support of 331st Inf Regt. Weather: Cold and cloudy. |
| MEDDET | Verleumont, Belgium | No changes |
| 453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Jevigné, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| HQBTRY | Jevigné, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| A | Hébronval, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| B | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| C | 1000 yards north-east of Ottré, Vielsalm, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| D | 800 yards east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| MEDDET | Jevigné, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Jevigné, Belgium1 | Usual maintenance and Ordnance supply duties to division and attached units. |