The 83rd Infantry Division on February 24, 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 | Argenteau, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO | Argenteau, Belgium | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| ARTYMEDDET | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Argenteau, Belgium | Usual Administrative Duties in Combat. Weather: Clear and Cool. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Argenteau, Belgium | Usual Medical Duties in Combat. Weather: Fair and Cool. |
| BAND | Eijsden, The Netherlands1 | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Fair and Cool. |
| MP | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| CIC | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| QM | Eijsden, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Saint-André, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Eijsden, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| A | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| B | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Company participating in Field problems and training and having classes |
| C | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Co in rest area doing training |
| D | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| E | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| F | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| G | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| H | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | 2/23/45 - Co in Reserve. Conducted Close Drill and Practise March |
| HQ3BN | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| I | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | Company followed regular drill schedule |
| K | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| L | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| M | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Cadier, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Herkenrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Rijckholt, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Schleiden, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Schleiden, Germany | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Hoengen, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Hoengen, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | Left Hongen, Germany vK9354 at 1530 by foot arrived Broich, Germany wF0262 at 2000. Distance marched 12 miles. |
| B | Hoengen, Germany1 | Company prepared to move as ordered |
| C | Hoengen, Germany1 | Company prepared to move as ordered |
| D | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | Left Hongen vK9354 1530, marched by foot to Broich wF0262, arrived 2030. Distance traveled 10 miles. Weather - cool. Morale - excellent. Observed enemy planes after 1900 hrs. |
| HQ2BN | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | Battalion moving up to relieve elements of 29th Division. |
| HQCO2BN | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | Company moving up to relieve elements of 29th Division. |
| E | Left Schleiden, Germany (vK9555), moved by foot to Broich, Germany (wF0262)1 | No changes |
| F | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | Company moved by foot across Roer River at Julich, Germany. Moved on to Broich & held up temporarily until darkness so we could, under cover of darkness, move up on line & take over 29th Division positions. |
| G | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | Moved fr Hongen, Germany vK9354 to Broich, Germany wF0262 |
| H | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | Company moved up to relieve unit on line. |
| HQ3BN | Jülich, Germany1 | Marched 8 miles, leaving Hongen, Germany (vK9354) at 1500, and arriving at Julich, Germany (wF0360) at 1815. |
| HQCO3BN | Jülich, Germany1 | Marched 8 miles, leaving Hongen, Germany (vK9354) at 1500, and arriving at Julich, Germany (wF0360) at 1815. |
| I | Jülich, Germany1 | Company made a foot match of 8 miles from old location of Hongen. Relieved Easy Co, this Regiment. |
| K | Jülich, Germany1 | Movement made by foot from Hongen, Germany vK9354 to Julich, Germany wF0360 - distance covered 8 miles. Morale, excellent. |
| L | Jülich, Germany1 | Made motor march fr Hongen, Germa… |
| M | Hoengen, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Alerted to cross Roer River |
| SERCO | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| ATCO | Bettendorf,Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Koslar, Germany | Company departed from Moerslag, Holland vK6045 at 1125, arrived at Bettendorf,Germany at 1330, departed from Bettendorf, Germany at 2000 and arrived at Koslar, Germany wF0159 at 2110, 23 Feb 45. |
| MEDDET | Schleiden, Germany | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Kol, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Kol, Germany | Company left Berneau 1315 by motor convoy and arrived at new CP 1530 located in Kol, Germany. Distance approx 35 miles. Weather: clear and cool. |
| HQ1BN | Oidtweiler, Baesweiler, Germany1 | Left Berneau, Belgium Via truck at 1340 arrived at present location at 1600. |
| HQCO1BN | Oidtweiler, Baesweiler, Germany1 | Company left Berneau, Belgium via truck at 1340 and arrived at present station at 1600. |
| A | Berneau, Belgium | Company alerted for movement to new area. Hot meals served. Weather cloudy and cooler. |
| B | Berneau, Belgium | Co prepared to move. The day was spent on police of billets and area. |
| C | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| D | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Bombaye, Belgium | Bn preparing to move to new assembly area. Weather Warm and clear. Morale High. |
| HQCO2BN | Bombaye, Belgium | Co alerted to move. |
| E | Bombaye, Belgium | Co preparing to move |
| F | Bombaye, Belgium | No changes |
| G | Bombaye, Belgium | No changes |
| H | Bombaye, Belgium | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Bn CP at Richelle, Belgium closed at 1305. Entire Bn entrucked at Richelle and moved to Durboslar, Germany. Closed into new area 1540. Morale of men excellent. |
| HQCO3BN | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Moved at 1315 to location indicated above. New CP opened at 1530. |
| I | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Moved to above town. |
| K | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Durboslar: 24 Feb 45. Company entrucked at Richelle 1300. Moved 30 miles. Arrived at Durbolsar at 1510. Weather warm. Men in Excellent Spirits. |
| L | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Co moved by motor convoy from Richelle, Belgium to present location in Germany. Weather Clear and Cold. Morale High. |
| M | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Oidtweiler, Baesweiler, Germany1 | Company moved via motor fr Vise, Belgium to bivouac area in Oidtweiler, Germany. Distance traveled: 40 miles. Roads: Good. Morale: High. |
| ATCO | Ofden, Germany | Co moved fr Mons, 576396 Belgium at 1430, 24 Feb 45 and arrived Ofden, Germany at 1700, 24 Feb 45. Roads good weather clear Morale Good. |
| CANCO | Kol, Germany | Left Berneau, Belgium at 1435 arrived at Kol, Germany at 1645. Distance of 35 miles. |
| MEDDET | Kol, Germany | Det left Berneau, Belgium at 1300. Arr at Kol, Germany at 1500. Distance traveled: approximately 30 miles. Movement made by convoy. Weather: clear and warm. Morale: good. |
| 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1/4 mile south-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | Left Durboslar at 1700 and arrived Koslar 1735. Distance traveled traveled by motor 5 miles. |
| HQBTRY | 1/4 mile south-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | Left Durboslar vK9658 1700 and arrived Koslar 0061 at 1735. Distance traveled traveled 5 miles. |
| A | South-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | Btry displaced from Durboslar NE, vK9757 at 1645 by motor. Arrived new position 1730. Distance: 4 miles. Weather: Fair. Roads: Poor. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1/4 mile south-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | Left Durboslar 1630, arrived Koslar 1720. Distance traveled: 5 miles. |
| C | 1/4 mile south-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | Departed Durboslar at 1630, arrived Koslar 1730. Distance traveled: 3.5 miles. |
| SERBTRY | Ottenfeld, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | 1/4 mile south-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | Left Durboslar at 1700. Arrived at Koslar 1745. Distance traveled traveled 7 miles. |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | 1 kilometer south-west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | 1/2 kilometer south-west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | 1/2 kilometer south-west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Schaufen, Germany | No changes |
| MEDDET | Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Bn fired TOT missions and harassing fire during the night. Bn fired a total of 253 rounds during the 24 hour period. Bn Comdr visited 322nd FA Bn. BDS destroyed bombs in C Btry area. An issue of Coca Cola was given to all personnel. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. Weather: Fair and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Howitzers fired 24 rounds harassing fire, 52 rounds TOT, 8 rounds on Tanks. Total rounds fired 84. Men took showers. Weather: Clear and warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1/2 mile south-east of Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Btry fired 192 rounds on various enemy targets. Btry received GO awarding the Bronze Star Medal to S/Sgt Howard B. Davidson, Cpl Noah S Atkins and Tec5 William W Custer. Weather: Warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1/2 mile north-west of Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Btry firing on enemy positions. Quota of coca-cola received through Bn Supply. Weather: Warm and bright. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany | Btry spent day on maintenance on Btry vehicles. Bn Shop spent day with heavy maintenance of Bn trucks and tractors. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Light enemy air activity over Bn area. Med care included evacuation of EM to Hosp. Weather: Fair and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Engelsdorf, Germany | Bn in position firing on enemy installations. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | Engelsdorf, Germany | Normal activity. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 3/10 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany | Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany | Continuous fire on enemy positions and strong points. Reconnaissance was made for forward position. Weather: Fair. |
| SERBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Engelsdorf, Germany | Aid station in operation. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Mariadorf, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQDET | Mariadorf, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Station in operation, no casualties |
| B | Hoengen, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Operating at vK9353 in Hongen, Germany, supporting the 330th Inf Regt. We have two litter squads stationed with each battalion of the Regt to help with evacuations. Morale is good. |
| C | Alsdorf, Germany | At 1445 this Co left Berneau, Belgium, vK5841 by motor convoy and moved with 331 C.T. to Alsdorf, Germany, vK8954. Collection Station was set up to care for possible sick within the Regt. Co now located schoolhouse on edge of town. Time of arrival 1745 hours. Roads: Heavy with traffic but in good condition. Weather: Very good. |
| D | Mariadorf, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Co D (less 2d Platoon) operating Clearing Station at Mariadorf, Germany, vK9152. 2d Platoon operating Clearing Station at Rijckholt, Holland, vK5846 |
| 308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Duffesheide, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Weather: Fair. Headquarters convoyed with H&S Co and Med Det from Warsage, Belgium, vK6139 at 1215 and arrived at Duffesheide, Germany at 1500. Distance traveled: 30 miles. |
| HQSVCO | Duffesheide, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Weather: Fair. Headquarters convoyed with H&S Co and Med Det from Warsage, Belgium, vK6139 at 1215 and arrived at Duffesheide, Germany at 1500. Distance traveled: 30 miles. |
| A | Noppenberg, Herzogenrath, Germany1 | Weather: Clear. 2nd Platoon moved to this location 1800, 23 Feb 45. Balance of company left Warsage, Belgium, vK6139 at 1215 by motor convoy and arrived at this location at 1500. Distance traveled: About 35 miles. |
| B | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Co. left Alsdorf, Germany at 1115 arrived Durboslar at 1200. Distance traveled 7 miles. |
| C | Alsdorf, Germany | Co left area at 1 Km E of Warsage, Belgium at 1400 by motor convoy. Arrived at Alsdorf, Germany 1745. Roads in good condition. Weather: Clear. |
| MEDDET | Duffesheide, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Weather: Fair. Med Det convoyed with Headquarters and H&S Co from Warsage, Belgium, vK6139 at 1215 and arrived at Duffesheide, Germany at 1500. Distance traveled: 30 miles. |
| 453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Alsdorf, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| HQBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| A | Engelsdorf, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| B | Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| C | 1000 yards west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| D | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| MEDDET | Alsdorf, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Maarland, The Netherlands1 | No changes |