The 83rd Infantry Division on January 18, 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 | S/Sgt Henry A Yelk 33337810 then Corporal, awarded the Bronze Star Medal, for heroic achievement in action against the enemy on 10 August 1944 in France. |
| ARTYMEDDET | Ottré, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Jevigné, Belgium1 | Usual Administrative Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with now and rain in the late evening. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Jevigné, Belgium1 | Usual Medical Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with snow and rain in the late evening. |
| BAND | Bra, Belgium | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with snow and rain in the late evening. |
| MP | Ottré, Belgium1 | No changes |
| CIC | Ottré, Belgium1 | No changes |
| QM | Bra, Belgium | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Vaux-Chavanne, Belgium | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| 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 in vicinity of Bovigny, Belgium. |
| HQCO1BN | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| B | Near Honvelez, Belgium | Company withdrew from town to Honvelez, Belgium to woods VP6783. In Bn reserve. |
| C | Bovigny, Belgium1 | No changes |
| D | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Near Joubiéval, Belgium1 | Co's F and G in defensive position in town of Honvelez, Belgium. Much enemy activity observed to their front, was dispersed by or arty and mortar fire. |
| HQCO2BN | Near Joubiéval, Belgium1 | Co in defensive position. |
| E | Honvelez, Belgium1 | No changes |
| F | Honvelez, Belgium1 | Co still in defense of town. Quite a bit of enemy activity was observed to the front and it was dispersed by mortar and artillery fire |
| G | Honvelez, Belgium1 | Co in reserve position. Two hot meals were served. Co was shelled all day by artillery and mortar fire. Weather cold and some snow. Morale good. |
| H | Honvelez, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ3BN | 1 mile west of Bovigny, Belgium1 | 17 Jan 45 - Unit relieved elements of 1st Bn 331st Inf Regt on defensive positions. Relief completed 0755. |
| HQCO3BN | 1 mile west of Bovigny, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 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 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Sart, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Saint-Roch, Belgium1 | Moved to above location by motor. Reinforcements being received in Regiment. |
| HQCO | Saint-Roch, Belgium1 | Moved to above location by motor |
| HQ1BN | Montleban, Gouvy, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Montleban, Gouvy, Belgium1 | Company atchd to Hogan's Task Force. Holding front lines & guarding road blocks. Enemy shelling light during the day. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - good. |
| A | Vaux, Belgium | No changes |
| B | Bâclain, Belgium1 | Company moved on foot from Vaux to Baclain. Moral High. Company guarding a road block at Baclain. |
| C | Bâclain, Belgium1 | Co on road blocks |
| D | Montleban, Belgium1 | In holding position in town of Vaux. Weather - snowing, morale - good |
| HQ2BN | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| E | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| F | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| G | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| H | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| I | Bihain, Belgium | 16 Jan 45 - Engaged in re-organization of the company. |
| K | Lomré, Belgium1 | No changes |
| L | Langlire, Belgium1 | Company in reserve |
| M | Hamoir, Belgium1 | In rest area. Men cleaning up and resting as of 17 Jan 45. Had movies last night. |
| SERCO | Saint-Roch, Belgium1 | Company moved 35 miles by motor, left old area at 1200, arrived new area 1500. |
| ATCO | Le Houpet, Ferrières, Belgium1 | Moved from Hebronval, Belgium vP6385 to Houpet, Belgium vK4902. |
| CANCO | 1/2 mile south of Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Saint-Roch, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Langlire, Belgium1 | 1 EM acting as guard for Regt Commander killed by artillery near 2nd Bn Hq CP. Weather: cold and windy. |
| HQ1BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| B | Neon, Belgium | 17 Jan 45 Co attacked at 1200 with an important road as the objective. The objective was reached at 1315 after bitter fighting. 1 prisoner taken. The men are suffering from the cold, but it has not impaired their fighting ability. |
| C | Langlire, Belgium1 | Last nite the Co. was in reserve except for one pltn, which operated OP 600 yds in advance of main line. A strong patrol was sent out during the nite to reconnoiter small patch of woods some distance ahead of large woods. Served hot chow this evening. Weather very cold with strong wind all day. |
| D | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | Bn sitting tight in defensive position on ground taken 17 Jan 45 in vicinity of Nord de Guerre Zone VP6880. Patrols active in adjacent area. To their front. Little enemy activity observed. Weather: Cold with sleet and rain. Morale: Good. |
| HQCO2BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| E | 1100 yds north-west of Halconreux, Belgium1 | Company in defensive position. Morale - Good. |
| F | 2000 yds north-west of Halconreux, Belgium1 | Company in Defensive position. Two germans with radio killed near Company position. |
| G | 1500 yards south-west of Courtil, Belgium1 | As reported in previous morning report. Company advanced on right sector of Bn meeting stiff opposition and cut Cherain, Courtil Highway at 1811 secured objective and sent patrol to clear woods 450 yds to front in our sector. Enemy casualties 20, as of 17 Jan 1945. |
| H | Langlire, Belgium1 | Company in Attack. |
| HQ3BN | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Defensive position. Weather getting colder. |
| I | 5 miles south of Langlire, Belgium1 | Defending sector of woods and cross roads. |
| K | 2 miles south of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| L | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| M | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Sart, Belgium | Usual Camp Duties |
| ATCO | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| CANCO | 1 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 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 | No changes |
| 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 registration. Fired on personnel and tanks. Fired TOT on enemy strong points also fired harassing fire on enemy troops and installations. Div Arty Executive visited CP. Bn made improvements on CP and huts for personnel. Weather: Cold with snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | 3/4 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties. The Btry was shelled by enemy artillery during the night. Weather: Cold with snow and rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 3/4 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium | La Follette & party went forward as observers for Blank Bn at 0815. Reported to 331 Inf Regt CP. While at OP Lt LaFollette registered Blank & Black Dog Bns. Also fired concentration on enemy troops with Black Dog Bn. Returned to Btry at 1900. Visibility was Poor. During day Btry improved position by digging in and placing overhead cover on fox holes. Cover consists of Pine logs, rocks and dirt. Howitzers fired 39 rds harassing fire, 19 rds registration, and 21 rds TOT. Weather: Cold with sleet. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Btry fired 85 rounds harassing fire. Weather: Cold with Snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 3/4 mile south-east of Ottré, Belgium1 | Btry fired on enemy positions. Excess blankets collected for turn in to Bn. supply. One M 10 TD firing from Btry position. Weather: Cold and falling sleet. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Hierlot, Belgium | PX officer drew PX rations for Bn. Am section drew and delivered am to Btrys. Bn shop spent day on heavy maintenance. Weather: Cold with snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 3/4 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Slight shelling Bn area. No casualties reported. Usual medical care given to personnel. 1 EM from 453 AA Bn was evacuated to hospital. Weather: Wind with snow and rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Bn in direct support of 331st Inf in VII Corps, First Army. XXIst Army Grp sector. Elements of 331st Inf captured high ground and secured point in which the main escape route of the German Army between Houffalize - St. Vith highway. No enemy air activity over area during period. Usual harassing fires maintained throughout night. Weather: Snowshowers in afternoon, changing to high winds and driving snow during early evening hours. Colder. Health of Command: Good. Daily inspection of feet discloses no trench foot has appeared in command. Prevalence of common cold diminishing within command. Morale: Excellent in view of adverse weather conditions and cold. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | No activity. Weather: Cold and stormy. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 8/10 mile west of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Snowing and 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: Cloudy & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Snow, rain and cold. |
| SERBTRY | Verleumont, Belgium | Hauling supplies. Weather: Windy & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Cold & windy. 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 moderate. This unit evacuated 30 Enemy casualties at 0400. No change in tactical situation. |
| B | Florêt, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Co still atchd to Hq, 308th Med Bn. We have for ambs dispatched to the 330th Inf Regt, who are now in div reserve. We also have ambs working with 'A' and 'C' cos of this Bn. We discovered the bodies of two American soldiers today in the Ardennes Forest near our installations and evacuated them to a collection point. |
| C | Verleumont, Belgium | Pfc Davis, LWA near Langlir, Belgium, 1700, 17 Jan 45. Seven EM of this Co are still being used as Co Aid men for the 1st Bn, 331 Inf. Five EM are being used by 1st Bn Aid Station reserves for the Bn litter bearers at that Aid Station. Action has quieted down considerably but artillery duels between German and our own forces continue on a large scale. |
| 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 Inf Regt. 1st Platoon support of 3rd Bn, 329th Inf. 2d Platoonin support of 1st Bn, 329th Inf. 3d Platoon in support of 2d Bn, 329th Inf. All platoons working on roads in Div sector. Detail fr 1st & 2d Platoons supervising laying of minefields in 1st & 3d Bn, 329th Inf sectors. |
| B | Verleumont, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Weather: Cloudy, cold wind |
| C | Verleumont, Belgium | 1st, 2d & 3d Platoons working 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 | Heavy enemy artillery shelling during the night. No casualties. |
| MEDDET | Jevigné, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Jevigné, Belgium1 | No changes |