The 83rd Infantry Division on December 12, 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 Cool. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Usual Medical Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cool. |
| BAND | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Cloudy and Cool. |
| 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 | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Company moved from Gressenich, Germany to Schevenhutte, Germany |
| B | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| D | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Bn launched attack at 1000. Initial objective town of Haphardt. At 1200 G and F Co's reached 1st phase line. Reserve Co sent patrols to center and contact units on left. Contact established at 1300. At 1530 both Co's reached the Bn objective. |
| HQCO2BN | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Attack at 1000 this a.m. Radio and wire comm established. No cas reptd. |
| E | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| F | 4 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Co jumped off in the attack at 1000 gained the objective at about 1330. Co suffered quite a few casualties moved about 1200 yrds. |
| G | 8 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Company started attack at 1000 AM and reached its objective at 1400. |
| H | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Co Attacked at 1000 hrs. Made some gains against heavy resistance. Weather - Rain. Morale - Good. |
| HQ3BN | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Bn in reserve position following Regtl atk |
| HQCO3BN | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Co in reserve position |
| I | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| K | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Company in forest prepared for attack. Morale: excellent. |
| M | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| ATCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | 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 | Marauders and Mine Platoon out with Battalions. |
| HQ1BN | Großhau, Germany1 | 1st Bn holding high ground while tanks move in, enemy shelling has been light during the day. The tanks have been using indirect fire today. A few prisoners have been taken today. Weather - rain & snow. Morale - good. |
| HQCO1BN | Großhau, Germany1 | 1st Bn holding high ground while tanks move in, enemy shelling has been light during the day. The tanks have been using indirect fire today. A few prisoners have been taken today. Weather - rain & snow. Morale - good. |
| A | Schafberg, Germany1 | Company on line. Weather cold. Morale high. |
| B | Schafberg, Germany1 | Company on line. Moral high. Weather cold. |
| C | 2500 yards east of Kleinhau, Germany1 | Company in attack. |
| D | Großhau, Germany1 | Company in defensive position. Enemy artillery and mortar fire moderate. Weather snow and rain. Morale good. |
| HQ2BN | 1 mile west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | 1 mile west of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| E | 1/4 mile west of Schafberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| F | 1 mile south of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| G | 1/2 mile north-west of Schafberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| 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 | Straß, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | 1/2 mile east of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| M | Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Gressenich, Germany | Usual combat duties. |
| ATCO | 2 miles west of Großhau, Germany1 | Situation about the same, still being shelled by the enemy. |
| CANCO | 1 1/2 mile north-west of Großhau, Germany1 | The company supported the rifle companies in repulsing an enemy counterattack and fired harrassing fire all night. |
| 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 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | 3 kilometers south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | 3 kilometer south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | A and P Platoon cutting road through woods for tanks to advance to place direct fire on town of Gey, Germany. |
| A | 1/3 mile west of Gey, Germany1 | Company contacted 2nd Bn at Gey, Germany and assisted in taking part of the town. Rain. Heavy enemy artillery and small arms fire. Numerous casualties. Men coming back to drying tent. Moral good. |
| B | 1/2 mile west of Gey, Germany1 | Co shelled intermittently during the day and night. All outposts manned. Weather: Cold and wet. |
| C | 1 kilometer north-west of Gey, Germany1 | On 9 Dec 44, 2nd Pltn took 20 man patrol into enemy lines near E. Gey, located numerous positions and emplacements, directed artillery fire on those positions from near-by rtd without any casualties. |
| D | 2 1/2 miles east of Gressenich, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | 2 1/2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Battalion elements in Gey, Germany released by 3rd Battalion elements at 0130 whereupon Companies E and F and 1 platoon of G Company reorganized in previously occupied positions before the initial attack began at 0630, 10 Dec 44. Bn elements bady in need of rest and drying out. New plans being formulated. |
| HQCO2BN | 2 1/2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Co reld in attack by 3rd Bn. Co now in Regtl Res. |
| E | Gey, Germany | No changes |
| F | 1500 yards west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| G | 2500 yards south-west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| H | 1 Mile West of Gey, Germany | Relieved by Co M this Regt. Co now in reserve. |
| HQ3BN | 2 1/2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | 2 1/2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Companies pushed off this morning. I and L Companies leading attack on Gey. Weather raining and snowing. Very muddy. |
| I | 2 kilometers west of Gey, Germany1 | Attack and took sector of Gey. |
| 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 | 1 1/2 mile east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | 3 kilometers west of Gey, Germany1 | In support of Regt. Morale of Men High and in good spirit. |
| 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 registration also fired on mortars, counter attack and ammo dump. Fired TOT on crossroads, assembly area and enemy Btrys. Fired harassing fire on towns and strongpoints. Bn Commander visited Div Arty. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | The actg Engr Officer and crew made progress improving the road in the area. A large number of gasoline cans were picked up in the area that were left by the last unit. A large amount of usable equipment was also salvaged. Cigarette rations were issued. Weather: Cloudy and rainy. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Howitzers fired on enemy troops and installations. Weather: Rain and Snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Lt Dorshow and crew left Btry at 0730 to releive Lt Palmer and Crew. Btry fired 43 rounds on enemy Guns, Mortars and enemy counter attack. Btry fired 12 rounds harassing fire during the night. Weather: Rain and Snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry fired on 2 enemy gun batteries and mortar positions with good effects. Enemy regiment at assembly area was fired upon. Effects unknown. 32 rds harassing fire was fired on enemy positions. VII Corps camouflage inspection team was in btry area and found it very satisfactory. Ord team repaired one howitzer. Weather: Cloudy with rain. 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 spent day preparing roads into Btry area. Btry was alerted for air raid at 1305. M.G. were manned but no enemy air craft was sighted. Weather: Cold with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Normal care given to Bn personnel. One EM evacuated to hosp. Army cots were issued to all personnel improving sleep conditions. Weather cloudy and rain. 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. Inf contd improvement and consolidation of positions. No enemy air activity over area during period. No enemy counter btry fire in area. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Troops improving log shelters. Daily inspection of feet held by Btry Comdr's as preventative against Trench Foot. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No activity. Weather: Rainy and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 3/4 mile south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry firing on enemy installations. Weather: unsettled. 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: Cloudy, rainy & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Rain & cold. |
| SERBTRY | 1 mile south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Hauling supplies & usual combat duties. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Co. moved from Luxembourg, Luxembourg at 0700 to vicinity of Aachen, Germany, closed on new area 1430. Distance traveled about 120 miles. |