The 83rd Infantry Division on July 29, 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 | Vicinity of Le Mesnil-Vigot, France1 | Departed 1500 via Govt Mtr T for new location. Arr 2000 set up 1/2 mi South of Les Mesnil Vigot. Coordinates 366678. |
| HQCO | Le Mesnil-Vigot, France1 | Departed 1500 via Govt Mtr T for new location. Arr 2000 set up 1/2 mi South of Les Mesnil Vigot. Coordinates 361685. |
| ARTYHQ | 3/4 mile south-east of Feugères, France1 | Moved from Bivouac area T711355 by truck at 1300. New location 3/4 mile southeast of Feugeres. Coordinates T343677. Arrived at new location 1330. |
| ARTYHQBTRY | 3/4 mile south-east of Feugères, France1 | Moved from Bivouac area T711355 by truck at 1300. New location 3/4 mile southeast of Feugeres. Coordinates T343677. Arrived at new location 1330. |
| ARTYMEDDET | 3/4 mile south-east of Feugères, France1 | Moved from Bivouac area T711355 by truck at 1300. New location 3/4 mile southeast of Feugeres. Coordinates T343677. Arrived at new location 1330. |
| SPTRPSHQ | Vicinity of Le Mesnil-Vigot, France1 | Moved to Vic of Les Champ de Losque, Coord 395709 at 2000 28 July 44. Moved to Vic of Le Mensil Vigot, Coord 361682 at 1900 29 July 1944. Weather cloudy with showers. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Vicinity of Le Mesnil-Vigot, France1 | Moved to Vic of Les Champ de Losque, Coord 395709 at 2000 28 July 44. Moved to Vic of Le Mensil Vigot, Coord 361682 at 1900 29 July 1944. Weather cloudy with showers. |
| BAND | Vicinity of Le Mesnil-Vigot, France1 | No changes |
| MP | Vicinity of Le Mesnil-Vigot, France1 | No changes |
| QM | Le Mesnil-Vigot, France 1 | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | L'Oiselière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | 26 July 44 to 29 July 44 - St. Sauveur Lendelin, France. Left Periers 380671, France. Arrived at St. Sauveur, Lendelin, 334638, France at 2300 as 28 July 44. Heister H. Drum, Capt, Comd. |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | 1/4 mile east of Le Mesnil-Vigot, France1 | Company moved to 1/4 mi south-west of Les Champs de Losque Coord 398705, 2100 28 July 44. 1800, 29 July/44, company moved to 1/4 mi E of Le Mesni Vigot, coord-3682. |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 4 miles east of Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin, France1 | Regiment in Division Reserve |
| HQCO | 4 miles east of Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin, France1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | South of Sainteny, Normandy, France1 | Battalion in reserve |
| HQCO1BN | South of Sainteny, Normandy, France1 | No changes |
| A | 1/2 mile west of La Cardonnière, France1 | Company in Reserve |
| B | Near Sainteny, Normandy, France1 | Bn in reserve |
| C | Sainteny, Normandy, France | Bn in Reserve |
| D | Near Sainteny, Normandy, France1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | 1 1/2 mile north-east of Montcuit, France1 | Went into bivouac at this location. |
| HQCO2BN | 1/2 mile north-east of Montcuit, France1 | No changes |
| E | Near Montcuit, France | No changes |
| F | 1/2 mile east of Montcuit, France1 | Men dug in and cleaned up and checked equipment. |
| G | 1/2 mile north-east of Montcuit, France1 | No changes |
| H | Near Montcuit, France | Company in Bivouac Rest. |
| HQ3BN | La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Bn reverted to reserve |
| HQCO3BN | La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Co in reserve |
| I | La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| K | Near La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| L | 1/2 mile north of La Cardonnière, Normandy, France1 | No changes |
| M | Near La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Remained at Bn Assembly Area. |
| SERCO | La Janiere, France | No changes |
| ATCO | Near Périers, Normandy, France1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Near Sainteny, France | No changes |
| MEDDET | 4 miles east of Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin, France1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Auburn | Moved CP to Auburn. Morale high. Regiment reassembling for rest period. |
| HQCO | Lozon | Assembled for rest period. Morale high. |
| HQ1BN | 1 mile north of Le Lorey, France1 | 1st Bn spent day cleaning up & resting. No enemy action. Weather - cloudy & light rain. Morale - good. |
| HQCO1BN | 1 mile north of Le Lorey, France1 | Company spent day cleaning up & resting. No enemy action. Weather - cloudy & light rain. Morale - good. |
| A | Le Lorey, France to the south-east1 | Company advanced position about 800 yards. Still in defense. No enemy activity. Men are getting some rest and hot chow. Morale is up 100%. |
| B | Le Lorey, France1 | Received orders to move company and set up a defensive position near Le Lorey. Company moved out at 1000 and set up a defensive position along the la Luzon River. I calls it a creek. At 1900 enemy planes came over and were shot down by our AA guns. Pilot bailed out and our AA guns shot at him while he was coming down in mid-air. |
| C | 1000 yards north of Le Lorey, France1 | 28 July 44 - Started attack at 0800. No enemy resistance. Captured objective at 1730. 29 Jul 44 - Set up defensive positions on Regtl MLR. Sent out Patrols, no enemy contacted. |
| D | Le Lorey, France1 | 28 Jul 44 - Company supported Bn in attack 0800, moved approximately 2 1/2 mi, took up route march moved 2 1/2 mi further on. Took up defensive position. Weather - fair. Morale - good. 29 Jul 44 - Company in defensive position. Weather - fair. Morale - good. |
| HQ2BN | 4 miles west of Marigny, Marigny-le-Lozon, France1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | 4 miles west of Marigny, Marigny-le-Lozon, France1 | No changes |
| E | 2 miles south-east of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Remained in position. Best day of rest since arrival in France. Morale improved. Observed Nazi Plane shot down nearby at 1930. Men highly enthused. |
| F | 2 miles south-east of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| G | 4 miles west of Marigny-le-Lozon, France1 | No changes |
| H | 2 miles south-west of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| HQ3BN | 4 miles west of Marigny, Marigny-le-Lozon, France1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | 4 miles west of Marigny, Marigny-le-Lozon, France1 | No changes |
| I | 1 mile north-east of Le Lorey, France1 | No changes |
| K | La Barre 600 yds | Company formed Out-Post Line for Bn |
| L | 4 miles west of Marigny, Marigny-le-Lozon, France 1 | Moved fr coor 35-64.4 to 34.8-62.8 on MLR |
| M | 4 miles west of Marigny, Marigny-le-Lozon, France1 | No changes |
| SERCO | 1 mile south of Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Company left old bivouac area 0720 by motor, arrived new bivouac area 0900, distance traveled 11 miles. Supplied front lines with ammunition and rations. |
| ATCO | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Made best and longest move so far in this war. Need many more like it. |
| CANCO | 1 mile south of La Vimondière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | The Company moved to new gun positions. The day was spent in cleaning equipment. |
| MEDDET | Auburn | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1 mile east of La Cardonnière, France1 | No changes |
| HQCO | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| A | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| B | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| C | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| D | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| E | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| F | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| G | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| H | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| HQ3BN | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| I | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| K | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| L | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| M | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| SERCO | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Company moved by motor fr bivouac area 3/4 mi E of Marchesleux, France to 1 mi S of LaCardonniere, France. Distance traveled: 7mi. Weather: Rain Cool. |
| ATCO | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| CANCO | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | 1 mile south of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No changes |
| 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| SERBTRY | South of Feugères, France1 | Departed 339722 at 1030. Arrived at 335664 1130 by Mtr. Marched 5 1/2 Miles. |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Bivouac Area, 4 miles north-west of Marigny, France1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Bivouac Area, 4 miles north-west of Marigny, France1 | No changes |
| A | Bivouac Area, 4 miles north-west of Marigny, France1 | No changes |
| B | Bivouac Area, 4 miles north-west of Marigny, France1 | No changes |
| C | Bivouac Area, 4 miles north-west of Marigny, France1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Bivouac Area, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Dept Biv Area 1 Mi S Tribehou, France T3777751 (2245). Arrived Biv Area Haauttevill la Grachard, France 348648 (2345). Distance traveled by motor 8 Mi. |
| MEDDET | Bivouac Area, 4 miles north-west of Marigny, France1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Left 1/2 mi N. Les Bolts, France 0800. Arr Hautteville, LeGuichard, France 0830. Distance marched by mtr 5 miles. |
| HQBTRY | Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Left 1/2 mi N. Les Bolts, France 0800. Arr Hautteville, LeGuichard, France 0830. Distance marched by mtr 5 miles. |
| A | Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Left 1/2 mi N Les Bolts France 0800. Arr Hauteville, LaGuichard, France app 0900. Distance marched by mtr 5 miles. Howitzers went into firing position. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Left 1/2 mi N les Bolts France 0810. Arr Hauteville, LaGuichard, France 0900. Distance marched by mtr 5 miles. Btry in position ready to fire. Weather: Fair. Roads: Good. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Left 1/2 mi N. Les Bolts, France 0805. Arr Hautteville, LaGuichard, France 0830. Btry laid and ready to fire. |
| SERBTRY | 1/2 mile north of Les Blots, Marchésieux, France1 | Left Hotot, France, Cord 368 787, Periers, sheet 0800. Arr Les Bois, France cord 349 722, Periers sheet 0900. Distance marched by mtr 6 miles. Weather: Good. Morale: Good. |
| MEDDET | Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | Left 1/2 mi N. Les Bolts, France 0800. Arr Hautteville, LeGuichard, France 0830. Distance marched by mtr 5 miles. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1/2 mile north-west La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | No activity to report. One enemy plane, unidentified, over area at 1906, shot down by anti-aircraft. Weather: Warm, light shower, 0800 - 0915 and 1830 - 1850, cloudy. Health of Command: Good. Morale: Excellent. Casualties none. |
| A | 1/2 mile south-west of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | 29 July 44: 1/2 mile south-west of La Cardonniere, France. Btry in position, no firing this date. Enemy bombers dropped bombs in gun position at 2330, 28 July 1944. No casualties or damage. Weather - unsettled. Morale - excellent. |
| B | 1 mile south-west of La Cardonnière, Hauteville-la-Guichard, France1 | 29 July 44: Btry in position of readiness. Enemy airplanes over area at 1910, no casualties. Weather: changeable. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | Near Montcuit, France | 29 July 44: Position and installation remain the same. Bn in reserve. Weather: Rainy. |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | 1/4 mile south of Le Mesnil-Vigot, France1 | Move from Tribehou, France to Le Mesni-Vigot, France. Cord. 366678 a distance of 7 miles. Move made from 1915 - 2130. |