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735TH ORDNANCE LIGET MAINTMIALGE COMPANY
APO 35
US ARMY.
2 December 1944
SUBJECT: Action against enemy, report, after/ after action.
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: Public Relations Officer, 35th inf. Div. APO #35, U.A. Army.
1. The function of the 735th Ord. Co. (UU), for the period 1 Nov
1944 to 30 Nov 1944 is as follows:
1 Nov 1944
Automotive shop: Received six vehicles. Finished four. Deadline
three. One evacuation. Automotive inspection and repair team: twentyfour vehicles inspected and repaired.
Artillery and Instrument repair contacts: 216th FA, A Btry, one
socket for blackout light, cotter keys, and crocus cloth issued. B Btry,
Installed two grease fittings and one shield bracket. One can oil issued.
G Btry, no repair. 219th FA, A Btry, no repair. B Btry, adjusted one
equilibrator and tightened one traversing mechanism. C Btry, installed
two shield brackets. 161st FA, drilled holes in four shield brackets and
adjusted one recoil mechanism. B Btry, replaced one operating handle.
C Btry, no repair. Organizational repair: 134th Inf. one 81 kNiMertar
repaired. 137th Inf. eight 81 EU: Mortar tubes repaired. One 571.34i Gun
L11 evacuated to Lucky Ordnance.
Small arms contacts: Hq Btry, 161st FA, 51 carbines, cal.30
inspected and 11 repaired. Twelve pistols cal.45 M1911A1 inspected and
four repaired. Four BMO Cal. 50 HB l&-2 inspected and one repaired. Four
mounts, tripod,
inspocted. ix launchers, rocket, AT 149A1 inspected.
inspected and 19
Btry, 161st FA, sixty five carbines, Ca1.30
repaired. Four BUG Ga1.50 BB k!-2 inspected. Four mounts tripod M-3,
inspected. Eight launchers rocket, AT 14-7, inspected and 4 repaired.
two rifles cal.30 Bil-1 inspected. B Btry, 161st FA, seventy three
Carbines, cal.30 M-1 inspected and 23 repaired. Six pistols cal.45
M1911A1 inspected and 2 repaired. Four BUG 081.50 HB 1&,2 inspected.
Four mounts tripod,
inspected. Six launchers rocket AT M-7 inspected
and three repaired. One launcher rocket AT N9A1 inspected. G Btry, 161
st FA, seventy three carbines Ca1.30 Le.1 inspected and 13 repaired. 3even
pistols Ga1.45 iv291.1A1 inspected and three repaired. Three BMG Ca1.50
BB 11,-2 inspected and three repaired. Three mounts, tripod, Me.3 inspected
and one repaired. Five rifles, cal.30 111-1 inspected and two repaired.
Jervice Btry, 161st FA, fifty three carbines cal.30 U-1 inspected. end
14 repaired. Eleven pistols, Ca1.45 la91141, inspected and four repatred.
Four BMG Ga1.50 NB N!. -2 inspected and one repaired. Nine launchers rocket
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AT N-7, inspected and three repaired. Organizational repeir. 127th FA:
one pistol, Ca1.45, h1011A1, repaired. 644th AAA: one pistol, Cal. 45,
E1911A1 repaired. 134th inf: two launchers, rocket, AT he-7, repaired.
320th Inf: two SL, Cal. 45, 11-3, repaired and 21 modified on magazine
catch.
Supply Section. Major items issued to replace battle losses: two
mounts, tripod, Cal. 30, '.2-2; one mount pedestal, IA4A1; twenty-one knives,
trench, 1:e-3; 220 launchers, grenade, 11-7; one truck, ton; six pistols,
Cal. 45, la911A1. Critical items received: two bales of waste; twentyseven 600 x 16 tires.
Company located at Besserviiie, France.
2 Nov 44
Automotive Shop. Received one ;e ton wmeck from 137th Inf; evacuated
to 3524 Ord• for repair. Received one *ton truck with broken spring chakle
and bad clutch for repair. Received one MeS scout car from 35th Recon for new
rings, inserts, and clutch; evacuated to 3524th Ord Co. for repair. Received one ie ton from 137th Inf to straighten frame, bumper, and install wire
cutter. Received one OIJC 2i ton from 60th Engineers for engine replacement.
Evacuated to 3524th Ord. Finished and returned one ambulance to 110th Medics.
Finished and returned two --44 -ton trucks to 137th Inf. Two vehicles on deadline. Automotive Inspection and Reapir team: Thirty vehicles inspected and
repaired.
Artillery and Instrument repair contacts: None. Organizational repair:
one 60 Illidortar repaired for Supply Section. 134th In: two range quadrants
repaired.
Small Arms. T/5 Albert N. Leone received the Bronze Star Medal this
date.
Small Arno contacts. He Btry, 216th FA: Fifty carbines, Cal. 30, M-1,
inspected and 13 repaired; thirteen pistols, Cal. 45, 1,11911A1, inspected and
one repaired; four mounts, tripod, 111-3, inspected; four BL G Cal. 50, NB 11-2
inspected and one repaired; onelauncher, rocket, AT Me7, inspected and one
repaired; two rifles Cal. 30, M-1, inspected. A Btry, 216th FA: seventy-four
carbines, Cal. 3041 N--1, inspected and six repaired; four mounts, tripod, 1&,3,
inspected; eight lamh&hers, rocket, AT M.-7, inspected and four repaired. 3
inspected and fourteen reBtry, 216th FA: sixty-four carbines, C61. 30,
paired; seven pistols, Cal. 45, U10I1A1 inspected and one repaired; Three MC
Cale 50, NB Me.2, inspected; four. mounts, .tripod, 11e.3, inspected; six launchers
rocket, AT eie-7, inspectedi two repaired and two exchanged; one SIIG, Cal. 45,
11-3, inspected. C Etry, 216th FA: fifty-four carbines, Cal. 30, M-1, inspected
and ten repaired; seven pistols, Cal. 45, 101911A1, inspected and two repaired;
one aLG, Cal. 45, 11-31 inspected. Service Btry, 216th FA: sixty-five carbines
Cal. 30, 1:e-1, inspected and nine repaired, twelve pistols Cal. 45, 11911A1
inspected; four BleL• Cal. 50, EB M-2, inspected and repaired; four mounts .
tripod, 11r..3, inspected; ten launchers, rocket, AT 11-7 1 inspected, three repaired
and one exchanged; one BO cal. 30, Da919A4, inspected. Organizational repair:
320th Inf: One BAR, Cal. 30, 111918A2 and one launcher, rocket, AT 11e-7, repaired.
137th Inf: two carbines Cal. 30, 11-1, and one elevatin6 mechanism, Cal. 30
1U919A4 repaired; one an Cal. 45, 11-3, modified magazine catch. 161st
FA: two launchers, rocket, AT M-7, repaired. 134th Inf. Re6t.:
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2 Nov cont'd,
One Carbine, Cal, 30, Eel repaired.
Supply Section; Normal Operation.
Company located at Bosserville, France.
3 Nov 1944
Automotive Shop: Received one it ton truck from 219th FA. Replaced loft
front spring, left front shock absorber, and crankshaft pulley. Straightened
left front fender and bumper. Received one 116' ton truck from Hq Co. for radiator replicement. Received one half track from 35th Recon to replace bogie
shaft. Evacuated to 3524th Ord Co. Received one eenerator and compeessor from
216h FA to grind valves and tune up. Finished one ;;1 ton truck for he Co.
Finished one compressor for 216th FA. One *ton GEC evacuated to 3524 Ord Co
for enEine replacement and oil seals in transfer case for 161st FA. Deadline
one vehicle, Automotive Inspection and Repair Team: Thirty-five vehicles
inspected and repaired.
Artillery and instrument repair contacts: 216th FA, A Btry: No repair.
B Btry; Issued one spring for BEG, Cal. 50, HB Ye-Q. C Btry; No repair. 219th
FA, A Btry: No repair. B Btry: No repair. C BtryX Tightened one sight,
panoramid. Enanizatienal repiirt One pair binoculars repaired for 134th Inf
One aiming stake repaired for 134th Infe 320th Inf: One elbow telescope repaired. 216th FA: One aiming circle repaired.
Small Ares Contacts: He. Co, 3rd Bel, 137th Inf: Thirty-two rifles, Cal.
30, P&-1, inspected and three repaired. Sixteen carbines, Cal. 30, M-1 inspected and four repaired. Eight pistols, Cal. 45, 1.11911A1 inspected and two repel.-red, Two SLG, Cal. 45)M-3, inspected • I Co, 137th Inf; 112 rifles, Cal. 30
Leal inspected, 11 repaired, and 2 exchanged. Sixteen carbines, Cal. 30 le-1 it.
spected and three repaired. Three pistols, Cal. 45, M1911A1 inspected. Eight
BAR Cal. 30, E1918A2 inspectedand two repaired. Three ma, Cal. 45, M.--3 inspected. One SEG, Cal. 45, Mlee inspected. Three Launchers)Rocket, AT Le-7, inspected and one repaired and two exhhangod. Two Launchers, E9A1, inspected. Two
BEG Cal. 30, E1919A4, inspected and repaired. Two mounts, tripod, ee-2, inspected.
One BEG Cal. 50, BB lii!w2, inspected and repaired. One rifle, Cal, 30, Y!...1903A4
inspected and repaired. IcCo, 137th Inf: Sixth-three riflee, Cal. 30, M-1, inspected and three repaired, Eight Carbines, Gal. 30, 111, inspected aid one repaired. Two pistols, Cale 45, N1911A1 inspected. Ei8ht BAR Cal. 30, E1913A2
inspected and three repaired. Two HMG Cal. 30, n1919A4 inspected and repaired,
Two mounts, tripod, Cal. 30, M-2 inspected. L Co, 137th Inf; Forty Afles, Cal.
30, Mma, inspected and three repaired. Twelve carbines, Cal. 30, 1:1-1, inspected
and one repaired. One pistol OP1.45, h1911A1 inspected. Two BAR Cal. 30, E1018A2
inspected and one repaired. One SEG Cal. 45, M-3 inspected and repaired. Two
BEG Cal. 30, N1919A4, inspected and repaired. Two mounts, tripod, Cal. 30, Li-2,
inspected and repaired. One MG, Cal. 50, BB Y-2, inspected and repaired. M Co
137th Inf: Thirty-nine rifles, L1. 30, h•!..1, inspected and three repaired.
Fifty-four carbines, Cal. 30, 2-1, inspected and five repaired. Eleven pistols
Cal. 45, M19111 inspected and two repaired. Eight BMG Cal. 30, Y1917A1 inspected and seven repaired. Seven mounts, tripod, M1917A1)inspected. Four Mortars
81 1t, inspected and one exchanged. Organizational repair: 219th FA, one Pistol Cal. 45, M19111 repaired. 134th Inf, one BEG Ca1.30, h1917A1 repaired.
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3 Nov 1944 contld.
216th FA: One Lquncher, Rocket, AT M-7, repaired. Issued one bolt eAtracting
slide and one cover front sight for 50 Cal. MG to 3463 Ord Co. 35th Bacon, one
BMG Cal. 30, M1919A4 repaired.
Supply Section: Critical items received: Three stocks for Thompson SMG,
eleven barrel jackets for A-6 MG. Seven bales of rags, fourteen blackout lights
for 105 NM Howitzer.
Company located at Boanerville, France.
4 Nov 1944
Automotive shop. Received one *ton truck (woeck) from 35th Sig Co. for
repair. Received one 2i ton truck from 35th Sig Co for repair. Received one
ton truck from 137th Inf. for repair. Received one 3/4 ten C&R franiiq co for
repair. One iton truck received from. MP for repair. Received one ton truck
from 3524 Ord Co inoomplete for 137th Inf. One 12 * ton truck (wreck) from 320th
Inf for repair. One 2v ton truck received from 60th Engineers for replir.
Finished one .* ton truck for 35th Sig Co. Replaced radiator, straightened grill,
front bumper, fraue and hood. Finished one -:I ton truck for 137th Inf. Rear
axleassembly replaced. Finished one -2,;;• ton truck for Hq Co. Straighteled frame
and front bumper. Deadline: Seven vehicles. Automotive Inspection end Repair
Team: Thirty-four vehicles inspected and repaired.
Artillery and Instrument repair Contacts: 219th FA, C Btry: Exchanged. one
105 12,1 Howitzer, M2A1, with bad recoil mechanism. 320th Inf, On Co: Exchanged
tube on one 105 MI Howitzer, 113. Organizational repair: Four 81 01 Mortars
repaired.
Smq11 Arms connects: None. Organizational repair: 137th Inf: One SEG Cal.
45, /nal and one BMG Cal. 50, NB /v1,?-2 repaired. 320th Inf: One machine belt..
loading and One Launcher, Rocket, AT M9A1, repaired. one JIG Cal. 45, Maw3, modified on magazine catch.
Supply Section. Major items issued to replace battle losses: Three Clina.minters 1917, one compass, 1A-2, and one 60 MiMortar. (Mortar was battlefield
recovery.) Critical items teceived: Three combat wheels, three Dodge carburetors, ten flashhidere for MG 1917A1, nine extension sights for mortars, eight
magazines BAR and 81 quires of crocus cloth.
00mpany located at Bosserville, France.
5 November 1944
AX1tomotive shop. Vehicles received for repair: One Buick passenger car
from Hq Co. Two *ton trucks from 320th Inf and one GLO from 216th FA. Vehicles
finished: One 2-ton truck for 35th Sig Co, replaced transmission. One t ton
track for 218th FA, replaced left front spring, sector shaftland bushings, steering arm, bell housing and crankshaft pulley. Straightened front fender, grill,
frame, and front bumper. One * ton truck for 320th Info frame, front bumper,
grill and hood straightened. une ton truck for 137th Inf, replaeed front axle
assembly, transmission, oil pan, and crankshaft pulley, valves ground, block .
seats refaced, and cross members straightened. Deadline six vehicles. One
ton truck evacuated fo 3524 Ord Co. for rear main bearing oil leak and near
differential repair. Automotive Inspection and Repair Team: Twenty-six vehicles
Inspected and repaired.
Artillery and Instrument repair contacts. 219th PA, A, B, and C Btry con4
tacted, no repair. 216th FA, A Btry: No repair. B Btry, one telescope, panoramic, repaired, 0 Btry; One Carbine Cal. 30, Mr-1, repaired. 137th Inf, Ser CO:
Delivered two firing pins for 60 NMI Mortars.
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5 Nov 1944 cont,d.
Small Arms.Contacts. None. Organizational repair. 137th Inf: One
Bal- Cal. 50, HB 15.-2, and one SWIG Cal. 45, ylAi, repaired. 320th Inf: One
mount, tripod, 16-2, and one BIM Cal. 30, 1211919A4 repaired. 151st FA: One
Launcher, Rocket, AT 16-7, repaired. ,
4.J.upply Section: Normal operation.
Company located at Bosserville, France,
6 Nov 1944.
Automotive Shop. Vehicles received for repair: One GMC 2 ton from 216th
FA, one 3/4 ton W/c from Div Arty, one -Zton truck from 137th Inf and one
ammunition trailer fr)m 219th FA. Evacuations: One 2 ton 6 x 6 to 3524 Ord
Co. sobs finished and work done: One DOdge 3/4 ton Cali foriici Co. Changed
voltage system from 12 to 6 volts. One -;ton truck for D2 changed voltage system
from 6 to 12 volts, Two ton trucks for 320th Info ground valves and replaced la
block on one and replaced, engine on the other. One
ton 6 x 6 for 216th FA
replaced IMOCKUU rear axle assembly. One 3/4 ton W/C for Div Arty, replaced
center bolt in spring and straightened fender and bumper. Deadline: two vehicles
and one 111-10: ammunition trailer. Inspection and Repair Team: Ten vehicles inspeci*
ted and repaired.
Artillery and Instrument Repair Contacts; 161st FA, A and B Btry, no repair.
C Btry, exchanged one 105 Laf, Howizer, 14A1. #16110. 216th FA, A B and C Btry
contacted, no repair. 219th FA, A, B and C Btry contacted, no repair. Evacuations: one 105 EL Howitzer, E2A1l exchanged at Lucky Ordnance.
Small Arms contacts: 161st FA, A and B Btry contacted, no repair. 216th
FA, B and C Btry contacted,no repair. 219th FA, 0 Btry contacted, no repair.
Organizational repair, 161st FA, one pistol Cal. 45, Y1911A1 repaired. 134th
Inr; One Launcher, rocket, AT 14.-7, and Ohe BAR Cal. 30, Y1910A2 repaired. 137th
Inf: One 2kG Cal, 45, P-1,45, repaired and one modified on magazine catch. 320th
Inf: Four SLi Ccl. 43•1‘41-.3, modified on magazine catch. 60th Engineers: one
repaired. Battle losses repaired: Two carbines, Cal.
Launcher, Rocket, AT
30, M!-1.
Supply Section. Major items issued to replace battle losses& Seven tele. -49. Critical items: Pistol Holsters. Critical items received: Ten
scopes, M.
600 x 16 tires, 250 Hot Patches, and forty 750 x 20 tires.
Company located at Bonserville, France.
7 Nov 1944
Automotive Shop. Vehicles recieved for repair: One 2L ton 6 x 6 from 219th
FA, one GMC 2 ton 6 x 6 from 216 PA, two i;- ton trucks from 137th Inf. Four
brake shoes to be relined from 216th VA. One 2i ton 6 x 6 evacuated to 3524 Ord
Co. Vehicles finished and repair made: One ton truck fpr 137th Inf. Replaced
front spring and straightened frame, front bumper, and hood. Relined four brake
shoes for 216th FA, Deadline: Four vehicles and one ammunition trailer. Automotive Inspection and Repair Team: Twenty-four vehicles inspected and repaired.
Artillery and Instrument repair contacts: 161st FA, A Btry, No repair. B
Btry, issued recoil oil and gas cylinder lock screw. 219th. FA, B Btry, issued one
section cheat and three aiming stakes,
S Small Arms contacts: None. Organizational repair: None.
Supply Section; Lajor items issued to replace battle losses; 24 Pick suitu
for 60th Eng. Critical items received; six 000 x 16 tires, fifty 600 x16 tires,
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7 Nov 1944 contfd.
Five hundred hot patches, and 40 oil filter elements for and 3/4 ton trucks.
Company located at Bosserville, France.
8 Nov 1944
Automotive Shop. Vehicles received for repair: One Autocar from 60th
Eng. One CNC from 216th FA for repair and one exchanged. One Diamond T 4
ton truck exchanged. Vehicles finished and repair done; One M-8 Scout Oar,
new motdr installed. One 2;ston 6 x 6 truck for 161st FA, rebuilt motor. One
French Car painted for G-2 section. Welding crew returned from 128th Ord Co.
Artillery and Instrument repair contacts: None. No organizational
repair.
Small Arms contacts None. Organizational repair. 161st FA: One Carbine Cal. 30, 111:i?-1, and one rifles Cal. 30, la-1, repaired. 320th Inf: One
pistol Cal. 45, la911A1, repaired. 86th Recon: One BNG Cal. 50, ES Id-2, repaired. 35th Recon: One Carbine Cal. 30, M-1. repaired. 735th Ord Co: One
Carbine Cal. 30, i4]-1, repaired.
Supply Section. hajor items issued to replace battle losses: 95 scabbards, bayonet, two trucks, 21 ton, dump, Seven telescopes, 1,1!-49, and two
rifles Cal. 30, N.,-1903A4. Critical items received: 6 sets autolite points,
20 Carbines stocks, BAR parts, 18 Gals enamel oil, synthetic, and four bales
of rags. Critical items: Soup, saddle, and waste.
Company located at Bosserville, France.
9 Nov 44
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Automotive Shop. Vehicles received for repair: One
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ton truck for 137th Inf, replaced rear axle assembly. One German vehicle- •
painted. One Autocar for 60th Eng., replaced transmission. Vehicles received
for issue from 3524th Ord Co.: Three ai ten trucks for 216th FA, one 2 ton
truck for 219th FA, and one 2L- ton truck for supply section, 735th Ord Co.
Deadline: Three vehicles. No Contacts.
Artillery and Instrument repair contacts. None. No organizational repair.
Snail Arms contacts: None. NO organizational repair.
Supply L:ection. Najor items issued to replace battle losses:' Two trucks
3/4 ton W/C and two 2- ton 6 x 6 trucks. Critical items received: ' One idler
wheel for 1/1.5 tractor, and ten track lines for Mr-5 tractor. Fourteen rifles
Cal. 30,141, turned into 3448th Collection Point.
Company located at Bosserville, France.
10 Nov 1941
Automotive Shop: Received one 2 ton 6 x 6 truck from 35th 4,1 for repair, wreck. One *ton 6 x 6 truck evacuated to 47th Ord Co for repair or
ton 6 x 6 trucks to 216th FA and one to 219th FA,
exchange. Issued three
One ton truck recovered for 320th Inf. Leadline: Three vehicles.
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Artillery and Instrument repair contacts. None. No organizational repair.
Supply Section, Normal operation.
Company moved to new area at Brim Sur Seine. Left ad area 0800;
arrived new area 1000,
11 Nov 44.
1 ton 6 x 6 from 35th qn for repair. Ve' Automotive S#op. Received one ak.
hicles received Ind repaired: One iton truck from 35-611 4,ig Co 1.placed
front spring, straightened front bumper, and frame; One 216th EA 21k truck
6 x 6, replaced rear axle assembly, one ai ton ton ,6 x 6 truck from 60th Eng
replaced front axle assembly. Finished one 2iton 6 x e truck for 216th FA,
installed rings and inserts. Vehicles replaced: one 24. ton 6 x 6 truck for
219th FA,and one 2fr ton 6 x 6 truck for 161st FA. Evacuations: One,* ton
6 x 6trlick for 216th FA, two lirton Dodge 6 x 6, and one j-to4 truck fer 320th
Inf. (Battle less), two '57 vI guns, 1471, (battle loss), two 2if ton 6 x A trucks
for suPply section. Deadline: Three vehicles. One battery, three radiators
and 4 inner tubes repaired,
Artillery and Instrument repair contacts: 219th FA, A, B, and C Btry
contacted, no repair. Organizational repair. 161st FA, one panoramic sight
repaired. '216th a, one compass, *-2, and one panoramic Sight repaired. One
mount 81 NM Mortar repaired for Supply Section, Four 57 Taii guns, Iy1-1, recovered
from battle field and turned in to collection point.
Small Arms conacts. 137th Inf: One BMG Cal. 50, BB 14?-2, and two BNG
Cal. 30, N1919A4 repaired. 134th Inf: Three Launchers, Rocket, AT Maq, four
carbines Cal. 30, M-1, one SMG Cal. 45, M3, one pistol Cal. 45, N1911A1, one
BAR Cal, 30, N1918.2 repaired. 134th Inf: Eight Launchers, Rocket, AT M!...7
and eight carbines Cal. 30, ML..1, repaired. ,Battle losses: Four Carbines, Cal.
30, N1, and one BAR Ca1.30, NI918A2,
Supply Section, Major items issued to replace battle losses: Twentyone binoculars M-18, 38' binoculars, TA-18, 25 bayonets, *4.0 three mountw, MAW,
and one truck 1
4- ton 6 x 6, 45o gallons prestone, one mount M!-3, three rifles
Cal, 30, NI002A4, two mounts, lk-2, and two guns, machine, Cal. 30, M1919A4.
Critical items received: Thirty-one 600 x 16 tires, thirty-three 600 x 16
tubes, 300 boxes of hot patches, five 750 x 20 tireso .thirty-two 750 x 20 tubes,
seventy five mirrors for Zi ton and ton trucks, 34 paint sets, autolite, ten
light'systemet B. 0. 0 46 lamps, electric, 3 volt, ten links, track assembly for
LT-5 tractors, fifteen N-10 cleaning staffs for 81 NM Mortars, ten elevating
mechanisms for AS MG and 12 elevating mechanisms for A6 NG.
Company located. at Brin Sur Seale.
12 Nov 44'
Automotive Shop, Received ten vehicles for repair. Finished one 2* ton
6 x 6 for 35th 411g, repaired cluthh; two ton trucks for 320th Inf, replaced
front axle on one and Straightened front - bumper and frame on the other; one
ton truck for Ha 00, replaced drive penion oil seal. Evaouated for repair or
replacement; One 3/4 ton W/O for 110th Ned, one GED for 127th a. Evacuations
to Lucky Ord Collection Point #2: Twoiton trucks (organization unknown),
Miscellaneous repair: Three radiators and four batteries. Deadline: Six
Vehicles.
Artillery and Instrument Repair contacts. 161st FA, A Btry, one can recoil oil issued. B and C Btry, no repair. 216th Fe,' A Btry, one panoramic
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12 Nov 44 cont'd.
sight repaired* B and 0 Btry no repair. 134th Inf. On Co, no. repair.
134th Inf: Six 81 al Mortar mounts exehanged. 3P,Oth DA': Five 61
Mortar Mounts exchanged. 137th Inf: Five 81 IL Mortar mounts exchanged.
Organizational repair; 134th Int, one range quadrant repaired.
Small Arnie -contacts: 134th ins, one BUG Cal. 30, M1917A1 repaired.
137th Inf, one Launcher, Rocket, ATM-7-repaired. 320th Inf., Twenty rifles
Cal. 301A-1 and three Launchers, Rocket, AT fl -7, repaired. Organizational
repair: 134th inf, two BI G Cal. 30, E1917A1 repaired. 320th Int,twe BAR
Cal. 30, M1918A2, two launchers, Rocket, 1117, and one BMG OL. 30 MI917Al
repaired. Battlefield reeemeries: Four Carbines, Cal.. 30, M-1.
Supplt Section. Major items reeeiVed to replace battle losses: Seven
80 eel . Mortars W/Mounts and three binoculars, M3. Sixteen 81 V,M: Mortars
complete with new modification issued teArmament.Section to be exchanged
in the Division. Modification is new lighting device for night firing.
Critical items received: ,Twenty-feur 600 x 16 tires, ten gals enenel
Synthetic U. D., and six cleaning staffs for 60 hgLorters..Turned in to
to 3448 Celleption point; 206 rifles, Cal. $0, Mea, five carbines Cal; 30,
two Launchers, Ricket, AT M-7, one SMG
45, I4-70, two range finders,
16-1017, and, one, Mortar, 81 Drie, W/Mount. German equipment: Four maching
guns, one base plate for M4rtar, onetube.for German Mortar, one Lauheher
Rocket, three rifles, and one machine pistol.
Company located at Brin sur SeSlle, France.
13 Nov 44
Autometive Shop. Received 8 vehicles for repair. Vehicles finished:
one.one ton trailer for 3048 QM (GE) replaced wheel bearing; one ton truck
for 137th /las, etraightenod front b4mPer and tramai, one ton truck for
320th Inf o welded cross member to line up eluthe pedal shaft; two ie ton
trucks for 134th la, installes rings in one, ground valves, repaired radiator and adjusted clutch on the other. Evacuated for repair or replacement;
one4 ton truck for 134th Inf. and one* ton truck for 416th FA. Wrecker
section details: ricked up one 155 111 Howitzer tube for Armament Section.
Moved, one 105 1
. iM Howitzer for 416th BA, Recovered One ton truck for 110th
Medics. Deadline: Seven vehicles.
ArtillerA and Instrument reDairoontaCts: 216th RA, A Btry, exchanged
one 105 MKHHowiteer, Ni2A1, with ,bad recoil mechanism, #11044* Organizational
repair: 320th Inf On do}, replaeed carriage on one 105 leM Howitzer ? Mr-3.
One recoil mechanism repaired and recoil oil changed from heavy to light
special on one 105 lea Howitzer, 14-3. 134th If On Co, three elbows, telescope
repaired. One mprtar sight M-4 repaired for Supply Section,
Small Arms Contacts. 137 Inf, one pistol Cal.. 45, z1g11A1 repaired.
320th Inf, four BAR Cal. 30,11191842 and one BUG Cal. 30, M1919.44 repaired.
35th MCo., inspected eleven EMG Cal. 50, EB m-2 and repaired five. Five
launchers, Rocket, AT M-7 repaired. Organizationa2erepair: 218th FA, two
Carbines Cal. 30, 11-1 repaired. 127th FA, one pistol, Cal. 45 14194A1
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repaired. 320th Inf, one BkG, Cal. 30, 10.917A1 repaired.
Supply Section. Major items issued to replace battle 1,Dsses: One
1551Adliowitzer, 16-1, complete; one howitzer, M2A1, 1051,1i, complete;
One ton truck; One BMG Cal. 304 161919k4. Critical items received; Twelve
hundred pounds of ras; -twenty-eight 750 x. 20 tires.
• Company located at Bria Sure. Belli°. •
• The folltwing is a consolidated repoart of the vehicles inspected and
repaired Iv the 735th Ord Co (LM) during the period 8 Oct 44 to 7 Nov 44 in
conjunction with - a plan to inspect and repair all Ord equipment in the Division. The 47Yh Ord Co also furnished an inspection and repair team for this
inspection:
UNIT
liq CO .
MP Plat
Sig Co
Recon
Ord
Eng
Med
Hq Btry
3/4
, 4
4 - 1P.3
PAOS
TON TON TON TON TON HT 1/120 1*-8 CAR
2
3
1
26 4
2
17
5
4
6
10
21
4
3
7
13
2
9
1
6
2
.5
14
7
127 FA 13 19
7
161 FA 19
216 FA
6
7
9
9
219 IA
8
134 In 81
4
137 Inf 103
8
320t1nf 78
TOTALS 399 101
5
1
10
11
0
11
32
gs
48
27
43
70
23
19
13
26
39
8
5
15
12
19
53
TOT 2nd 3rd TOTAL
INSP ECH ECM XOBS
25 46
71
36
4
15 19
19
42
16 26
25
40
11 29
25
38
16 22
23
15
13
17
24
18
10
12
187
1
5
8
3-
7
52
39
32
42
122
129
117
3 761
lo 30
49
96
26 72
27 80 107
92
42 GO
30 78 108
91 92 183
1/1 116 227
00 139 219
541 867 1428
14 Nov 44
Automotive Shop. Ten vehicles received for repair. Vehicles finished:
One 2ii• ton 6 x 6 truck for 320th In, replaced steering gear assembly and
tuned up motor. Transfer case repaired on one 6 x 6 truck, *ton, for 32§th
Inf 8100. Two.* ton trucks for. 320th le, repleeed rear axle shaft on one
And replaced rear axle assembly on the other. One ton truck for 35th Sig
Co, replaeed battery, straightened fender, bumper, grill and frame. EVaCUations for repair or replacement. One Mr-5 Tractor for 127th I% one ton
truck for 137th_Inf, one ton truck for 00th Eng, and one ai to 6 x 6 truck
for Supply Section.. One Gerrnn artillery piece evacuated to Lucky Ord 0011
point #2. Deadline, eight vehieles.
Artillery and :Instrument repair contacts. 127t41iA, ABtry, exchanged
one 155 111110witl'er with bad recoil. New Homitzer number 710. Issued special
recoil oil and erocus cloth. B Btry,i issued recoil oil, special, Or00118
cloth, and one Carbine stock. G Btry, issued recoil ,oil, special, crocus
c1oth4 a19th FA* A Btrylf issued receil oil special and crocus cloth. B
Btry, issued recoil oil, special, and crocus cloth, C Btry, issued recoil
pil l special, and crocug cloth. S Btry, checked recoil mechanism mg= on two
105 ALhowitzera, 112A1. 161st FA, A Btry, issued recoil oil, special, crocus
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cloth and tightened stuffing box, on one 105 LliBewitzer, 2A1. B and 0 Btry
issued recoil oil, special, and crocus cloth.
Snell Arms contacts. 420th Inf: No repair. 137th Int: One rifle Cab
30, M-1, and one -ptstol, Cal. 45, M1911A1 repaired.. Organizational Repair:
35th QM, four BMG Cal. 50, BB LI-2 repaired. 320th-Inf, 28NG Cal. 45, mr3,
repaired* 35th Recon, one BAR Ca1.30,10.915A2 repaired. 161st EA, one carbine Cal. 30, LI-1, re2aired. 735th Ord Co, one carbine Cal. 30, lui!-1 repaired.
Supply Section. Critical Items received:. Ten 12 V batteries, six 6 V
Batteries, 35 sets brake lining, GEO, 15 sets,braka lining DEXX Dodge, 500 ft.
Spark plug wire and 300 gals prestone. Turned in to 3448 Ord Collection Point
87 rifles Cal. 30, lfr-1, one BYG Cal. 50, BB L12, and one tube 105 LIM Howitzer, Lir3
Company located at Brin Sur Seille.
15 Nov .44
Automotive Shop. Received five vehicles for repair. Finished eight
vehicles: One Buick for Hq CO, replaced clutch, distributor, carburetor,
adjusted brakes and installed heater and blackout lights; one .ton truck
for 137th Info replaced fan, repaired gas tank, and ateerin, linkage; ono
ton truck for 320th Inf, repaired clutch; One p ton truck for 110th Mad,
flushed all gear cases, repacked wheen bearings and changed oil; One
ton
6 x 6 truck for 219 HA, replaced transfer case; One ton truck for 219th
ai
FA, replaeed front axle assembly; One p ton truck for Supply Section,
checked front axle; One ton truck for 154th Inf, engine tune up. Evacuated for repair or replacement: One
tractor for 127th FA and one VI
ton W/C for 110th Ned. Uiscellanoous repair: Six tubes, six radiators, eight
batteries, and six welding jebs. Deadline, three vehielos.
Artillery and Instrument Repair ccintacts: 020th Inf; delivered one
pair binoculars; 137th Inf Cu Go, adjusted recoil mechanisms on two 1051M
Howitzers, M-3; 127th FA, A Btry, tightened one recoil mechanism on 155 MI
Howitzer, l&-1. Organizational repair. 1.61st FA, one panoramic ,sight repaired
Smell Arms Contacts. 134th Ini:, Three BAR Gal. 30, I191; one Lauw.
cher, Rocket, AT 11-7,; one BMG Cal. 30, 1619141; one pistol Cal. 45, Y1911A1
repaired. 107th Inf: One BLIG Cal, 50, BB N4, repaired; one Carbine Cal. 30
repaired; one BMG. Cal. 30, N1919A4 repaired. Organizational repair. 134th
Ing: one launcher, rocket, AT 11.17 and one HMG Cal. 30, N191,AA repaired.
320th le: One BMG Cal. 50, BB VI-2, repaired. 35th YIP :Plat: One carbine
repaired. 735th Ord Co: One rifle Cal, 30, VI-71. repaired. 127th FA: One
aad one
Carbine, Ca/. 30, 1J-1, repaired. 161st FA: One rifle Cal. 30,
Carbine Cal. 30, M-1, repaired. ,
Supply Section: Normal Operation.
Company located at Brin Sum Seille.
16 Nov 1944
Automotive Secion. Received eight vehicles and one generator unit.
Finished three vehIclea: One* ton truck for 35th Recon, installed oil rings
ton 6 x 6 truck for 134th Int, replaced hydrovac cylinder;
and clutch; one
one Pakcard for Div Arty, straightened fender and flywheel dust cover. Miscellaneous repair: One radiator. Deadline, eiCht vehicles.
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Artillery and Instrument repair contacts: 416th FA, A B and C Btry, inspected guns, no repair* 144th Int, On Co, adjusted recoil stuffing box and
recoil piston on one 1.05 1i Howitzer. 161st FA, A Btry$ no repair. B Btry,
adjusted re oil stuffings box, and recoil piston on two 105 ME Howitzers, U4A1
C Btry, returned one panoramic sight.
Smell Arius contacts: None. No organizational repair.
Supply Section: Norma' activity.
Company moved to Anelecourt. Left old area 1400, arrived new area 1400.
17 Nov 44 c
Automotive shop. Received four vehicles for repair. Finished two: Two
ton trucks for 4e0th Inf, repaired oil pan, skid plate, and erossmember on
one and straightened frame, bumper,. and spring on the other. Three vehicles OVaQ
uated for repair to 47th grd Co. Deadline seven vehicles.
Artillery and Instrument Repair contacts. 161st FA, A Btry, adjusted one
recoil stuffing box, B Btry, no repair, C Btry, adjusted one recoil stuffing
box. 219th FA, A Btry, replaced one tube on 105 MK:Howitzer, N2A1, and adjueted four panoramic sights. B and C Btry, no repair. 137th Inf A Ce, replaced
one mount, telescope, 7vacuated one 57MM gime/Z-1, to 47th Ord Co. (repaired and
returned)
AXM eontacts, none. No organizational repair.
supply Section: Normal operation,
Company moved to Dalhain. Left old area 1500, arrived new area 1600.
18 Nov 44
Automotive shop. Received twe vehicles for repair. Finished four vehicles;
Two ton trucks for 137th If, straightened frame and bumper on both vehcies;
one P ton truck for 216th FA, replaced rear axlelo one ten truck for liq Ce,
ground valvea. One 2i ton truck evacuated to 47th Ord Co for repair. Deadline
four vehicles.
Artillery and instrument repair contacts. 216th FA, A. Btry, tightened one
recoil stuffing box, iseued two gal recoil Oil and repaired two panoramic
eights. Organizational repair. 127th FA, Q218 panoramic eight repaired, 127th
FA, A Btry and B Btry contacted, no repair. C Btry, evacuated. one 155 ELL Howitzer,
te 47th Ord Co. Gun was hit by shrapnel, 161st FA, A Btry, replaced
one panoramic. eight; B Btry, replaced one panoramic sight; C Btry, replaced'
one panoramic sight. 219th PA, B Btry, tightened '4 recoil stuffing boxes and
one recoil piston stuffing box. Repaired one breech mechanism.
Small Arms. contacts. None Ureanizatienal repair. '15oth Eng; One 4
.4a, Qa1
30, M1919A4 repaired. 137th inf: 0 BAR Cal. 34111918A2 and one BMG Cal,. 40,
M1919A4 repaired. 134th Ins; One mount,. tripon, Cal. 30, M1917A1 one Ipa.
Cal. 50, E2917A1 and fear launchers, rocket, AT N?q, repaired. 416th FA: Two
launchers, rocket, AT
repaired.
Supply ?.ection. Major items issued te replace battle lessee: 34 BAR Cal.
30, 11918A2,; /00 trench knives wiecabbard, three 3/4 ton trucks, ti.ree *ton
6 x 8 trucks, one ton truck, twenty-five binoculars, M-3, nine launchers, rocket,
AT Me?, two BMG Cal. 30, U191914,41 two mounts, tripod* lb-2, seven 81 MNI Mortars,
modified, two tables, graphic) firing, four clinometers, MG 1917 and one set tools,
welder's.
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Turned in to 3448 Ord. Collection Point: 150 rifles Ca1.30 11-1, one tube
howitzer, and six Carbines O1.30
Co. Located at Dalhain.
19 Nov 1944
Automotive shop: Received ten vehicles for repair. Finished three
vehicles, one battery charger and one generator unit. One ais ton 6X.6 truck
for 137th Inf. replaced crankshaft pulley. One 2-L- ton 6X6 truck for
320th Inf. drilled out manifold stud and replaced it. One Mc-8 armored car
for 35th Recon, replaced crankshaft pulley. One generator unit for 35th Sig;
Co. ground valves. One battery charger for 137th Inf. Tune up.
Evacuations for repair or replacement: two *ton trucks for 137th Inf.
One ton truck for 320th Inf. and one als ton 6X.6 truck for 216th FA.
Miscellaneous repair: Seven radiators, fifteen tubes, eight batteries and
fourteen welding jobs. Deadline: seven vehicles.
Artillery and instrument repair contacts: 219th FA, A Btry, drilled
holes on locking ring on one 105 EM Howitzer and repaired one panoramic sight.
B Btry, tightened recoil mechanism on two 105 LIM How. 152A1. C Btry,
repaired two panoramic sights. 137th Inf. Cn Co. drilled holes in locking ring
on one 105 NM How, and repaired two range quadrants and two panoramic &Lights.
320th Inf. replaced three 81 IN Mortar mounts. Organizational repair:
127th FA., two lights instrument repaired. 161st FA, one panoramic sight
repaired. 137th Inf. one 60 IN Mortar repaired. 219th FA, one aiming post
repaired. 137th Inf. one rifle Cal. 30 N1903A4 repaired.
Small arms contacts: 137th Inf. four carbines Ca1.30 1.1!-1 repaired.
134th Inf. one BMG Ca1.30 N1917A1 repaired. Organizational repair: 161st
FA, two launchers rocket AT 1-7 repaired. 137th Inf. 2 BAR cal.30 N1918A2
one BL- Ca1.50 HB M.!-2 and five launchers rocket AT N7 repaired. 134th Inf.
7 launchers rocket AT M!-7, two BMG Ca1.30-M1917A1, one mount tripod Cal.
30 11,1017k1 and one Carl4ne Ca1.30 15!...1 repaired. 320th inf. two launchers
rocket AT l7, and one BAR Ca1.30 M1918A2 repaired. Battle loss recoveries;
one BMG Ca1.30 la919A4 and 5 carbines cal.30 M7-1 repaired.
Supply 3ection: Major items issued to replace battle losses; TWO
mounts 1V124A1 and eight pistols cal.45 M1911A1. Critical items received:
125 boxes of hot Datchee.
Co. located at Dalhain.
20 Nov 1944
Autanotive shop: Received four vehicles and one Mr.10 trailer for repair.
Finished seven vehicles as follows: one *ton truck for 320th Inf. replaced
front spring, repaired front. axle and steering. One Tton truck for 134th
Inf. .replaced engine. One l ton 6X6 truck for 134th Inf. 2ngine tune up.
One ton truck for 137th Inf. repaired gas tank and valve cover plate.
One aL ton 6X6 truck for 320th Inf, replaced manifold studs. One 3/4 ton
w/c for (GR) 35th Div. repaired brakes and blackout lights. One 21 ton
6X0 truck for 320th Inf, replaced manifold studs. Evacuated for repair or
replacement: One 1,1-10 trailer for 127th FA. Evacuated to 3448 Ord.
Collection point: two 75 MAT guns and two 75 IN rocket guns.
Miscellaneous repair: four radiators, six tubes, four batteries and six
welding jobs. Received from 47th Ord. Co. one ton truck for 137th inf.
One ai ton truck for 6upply Section and. one M!-5-tractor for 127th FA.
Deadline) four vehicles.
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Artillery and instrument repair contacts: 320t1 Inf. On Co.
repaired two mounts telescope and returned one 105 MU How. 1&3.
137th Inf. On Co. one mount telescope repaired, straightened three spades
on 1,05 atHowitzers and drained excess oil from back of recoil cylinder.
219th FA, returned one aiming sight. Evacuated one 105 MU How. NC-3 to
47th Ord. Co. Organizational repair: One telscope CBS /1-40 repaired
for 320th Inf. 137th Inf, one range quadrant repaired. 161st FA, one
panoramic sight repaired.
Small arms Contacts:134th Inf., 137th Inf. and 320th Inf. contacted
no repair. Organizational repair: 137th Inf. one launcher rocket AT 1.1F-7.
320th Inf. one SMG Ca1.45 1)1-3 repaired. 35th qui Co. one carbine 031.30 n-1
repaired. Div. Arty one pistol cal.45 M1911A1 repaired. 654 TD, 2
BMG Ca1.50 BB n-2 repaired. Battle losses: one BAR Ca1.30 N1918A2
repaired. .
SuTply section: Normal operation.
Co. located at Dalhain.
21 Nov 1944
Automotive shop: Five vehicles received for repair: Four vehicles
ton truck for 137th Inf. straightened fender and welded
repaired. one
fender brace. One 2
4; ton truck for 176 FA. freed brake pedal shaft. Two
-iton trucks for 320th Inf, repaired front end (wrecked).- one one and
repaired front axle housing and steering one the other. Miscellaneous
repair: Four batteries, seven radiators and three welding jobs.
Evaciations for repair or replacement: one -43 - ton truck for 137th Inf.
one 2i ton 6X.6 truck for Supply Section and one M-10 trailer for 127thFA.
Deadline, three vehicles.
Artillery and instrument repair contacts: 219th FA, AsB and C Btry
contacted, no repair. 216th PA, A Btry, no repair. B Btry, one range
quadrant repaired. 0 Btry, one panoramic sight repaired. 137th Inf. On.
Co. repaired on punorinic sight, 134th Inf. replaced five 81 NV Mortar mounts.
127th FA, C Btry, made diredt exhange of 155 EU How. 1+-1. #2982.
219th FA, C Btry, made direct exchange of one106 EM Howitzer tube.
Organizational repair: 216th FA, one panoramic sight repaired. 127th FA
one panoramic sight repaired.
Small arms contacts: None. No organizational repair.
Supply section: hajor items issued to replace battle losses:
15 binoculars M-3, 2 pistols cal.45 1/1911A1, 45UG Ca1.45 hr:-3, 9 mounts
13/J48, one 4 ton dump truck, one 155 Mg Howitzer M-1 and one tube for
105 MU How. =Al. Critical items received: 50 Gal, brake fluid, 100
boxes of hot patches, 28 devices steam condensing for 1917A1 and two
Dodge carburetors.
Co. located at Dalhain.
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22 Nov 44
Automotive Shop. Received sixteen vehicles and one generator for repair.
Six vehicles and one generator repaired: two i; ton trucks for 320th Inf, replaced transmission in brie and rear axle in the other; one ton truck for
137th Inf, replaced rear axle; one ton truck for MP repaired spring frame
and radiator; one * ton truck for 134th. Info straightened frame, bumper, and
cross member; one ton truck for 137th Inf, straightened front bumper and
frame. Miscellaneous repair: your batteries, five radiators, and twelve welding jobs. Evacuations for repair or replacement: one P4,ton truck for 320th
Inf; one
ton 6 x 6 truck for 216th FA, and one *ton-for 137th Inf. Deadline, nine vehicles.
Artillery and Instrument repair contacts. 216th FA, A .Btry: issued grease,
crocus cloth and three trigger group retaining pins; B and C Btry, no repair.
137th FA; A Btry, adjusted equilibrator on one 155 IM Howitzer, M-1, issued grease
and crocus cloth; B and C Battery, no repair. 137th Inf AT Co, exbhanged one
57 MM Gun. Organizational repair. 137th Inf: One range quadrant and one 81
IIMMount repaired. One 571,1171 gun evacuated to 47til Ord Co. Battle Loss recovery:
One 57 MM Gun.
Small AJTO contacts, none. Organizational repair: None.
Supply Section. Major items issued to replace battle losses: Two BIZ
Cal. 30, 1v1917A1 and two lights, aiming post, 11-14. Critical items received:
Sixty-four tubes, 750 x 20; twelve. tires, 900 x 16,; fifty gallons battery acid;
(BAR parts) Sixty washers, friction, fiteeen guide recoil spring, 23 gas
cylinders, ten bearing flash hider and biped, eight covers, front sight, two
swivel but assemblies, and nine leaf rear sight assemblies. Critical items:
batteries DA-420 brush bone 1&.12 W/stdff for 105 11A Howitzer, M2A1, sling car.d
bine,(last issue of 25 was on Aug 25), windshields for ton and Dodge, eton
shock absorbers, GMC front and rear brake hoses, GI:iC steering gears, autolite
points, and * tpm rptora and :k ton distributor caps. We owe the Division 361
tires and 366 Smbes. Turned in to 3448 Ord Coll Pt:, twenty four rifles, m-.1
one Carbine, two barrels, 50 Cal MG, and one mount 1,1(3-,
Company located at Dalhain.
23 Nov 44
Automotive shop. Received five Vehicles and one trailer for repair.
Finished nine vehicles and one generator: Two ton trucks for 35th Recon, replaced_rear axle in one and engine in the other; one 2 ton 0 4 0 truck for
320th ;nd, replaced transfer case; one ton truck for 320th Inf, repaired
clutch; two *ton trucks for 137th liar, replaced Steering gear OR one and
repaired Pitman arm and straightened bumper and fender; one 2-L ton
x 0 truck
for 137th Inf, ground valves; one ton truck for 134th Inf, replaced transmission; one ton truck for 219th FA, straightsitedPitmsn arm, bunper, and
wire cutter; ground valves on one generator for iin CO.
Artillery and Instrument repair contacts, none. Organizational repair:
137th Inf On Co exchanged one 1051ad Howitzer,
#2082; 137th Inf 6-4,
one 81 NM Mount repaired.
Small Arms contacts, none, No organizational repair.
Supply Section: Normal operation
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Automotive Shop. Three vehicles received for repair. Finished two vehicles: one ton truck for 320th Inf, replaced rear axle shaft; one ton
truck for 35th Recon, straightened clutch pedal shaft. EVacuations for-repair
Or replacement: one 3/4 ton ambulance for 110th Medics. Deadline four vehicles. First Lieutenant Uter S. Adams was awarded the Bronze Star Medal this
date.
Artillery and Instrument Repair sectiott eontacts. 161st FA: A Btryt repaired one range quadrant and inspected one gun; B Btry, repaired one range ,
quadrant and inspected one gun; C Btry, repaired one panoramic sight and inspected one gun. 134th Inf, On Co, inspected weapons. 320th Inf, inspected
weapons. 219th FA: A Btry, adjusted one equilibrator on one 105 MK Bewit44
zer, N2A1; B Btry, no repair; C Btry, repaired one range quadrant.
Small Arms contacts, 137th Inf: Service Co, one mount, tripod, M,-3,
repaired; AT Co, no repair. 320th Inf: Sv Co, one mount, 1/1-3 repaired.
137th Inf, Cn Co, one launcher, rocket, M9A1, repaired, one carbine repaired.
134th Inf, On. Co no repair. 219th FA, one carbine repaired. 127th FA, no
repair. Organizational repair. 137th Inf, sevemBMG Cal. 50, HG L4-2, one
carbine and one pistol, gal. 45, M1911A1, repaired. 320th Inf, one BMG Cal.
30, 0.919A4, repaired. 35th Recon, one HMG Cal. 60, HB 1412. Battle loss
recoveries: 2 BMG Cal. 504 BB 14?-2,
Supply Section. Critical items received: two shock absorbers, thirteen
tubes, 825 x 40, thirteen tires, 825 x 20, and 480 gal Preston°. Critical items:
BAR parts, artillery parts, bulbs for instrument lights, pistol holster's, 11445
tractor parts, and batteries for rocket launchers. Issued one 1052K Howitzer
tube and breech ring for Artillery Section. Turned in to 3448 Ord Collection
Point: Sexty-seven rifles, M.el, two rifles, Cal. AO, M1903A3, and 2 Carbines.
One German Machine Gun turned in.
O'cor4,Lny moved to Tielorraine. Left old area 1330 hours. Arrived at new
area 1430 hours. (215-384 Saarbrucken 1: 100,000)
25 Nov 44
Automotive shop. Received fifteen vehicles, three trailers, and two
generators units for repair. Finished four vAlicles and one generator unit:
one iton truck for 161st IA, straightened cross member; two 2jj ton 6 x 6
trucks for 107th Inf, ground valves on one and repaired clutch on the other;
one 11- ton truck for 134th Inf, installed new rings; one generator tuned up for ,
137th Inf. NUcellaneous repair: seven batteries, four radiators, 11 tubes
and fourteen welding jobs. Evacuated for repair or replacement: one oneton
trailer for 137th Inf. and one e ton trailer for 134th Inflp, Recovered: twe
ton trucks for 134th Inf. Deadline ten vehicles and one generator unit.
Artillery and Instrument Repair contactor 219th FA., A Btry, ditilod
holes in gun tube for locking ring lug. 1.3 and C Btry, no repair. 161st PA,
A4 B, and 0 Btry, no repair. Organizational repair: 161st FA, exchanged one
Panoramic sight. 127th FA, repaired three panoramic sights 134th Info AT
Co, repaired one shield apron on 5/ MM gun, Ml.
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Small Aims Contasts: None. Organizational repair: 137th Inf, one pistol Cal. 45* L1911A1, one cradle Cal. 30, M1917A1, one mount tripod, N1917A1,
two BEG cal; 30, N1e19A4, one BAR Cal. 30, 1i1918A2 and six BMG Cal. 30, la917A1.
127th FA, one carbine, Cal. 30, 14911 repaired.
Supply i'ectiOn. Major items issued to replace battle losses: one BL1G
Cal. 50, one mount Mr,3, one launcher, grenade, N08, and one compass, E.02.
Critical items: GEC clutch return springs, exhaust manifolds, rear brake cylinders, brakeJloses front and rear, fuel filter assemblies, and oil line flexible
gauge. Critical items received: Autolite points for Willys and Dodge 70.
Turned in to 3448 Ord Coll Point: twenty-three rifles, 1101, and one Carbine,
Cal. 30, LI-1.
Company located at Tielorraine, France,
26 Nov 44
Automotive shop: Received twelve vehicles, two ;terl trailers, and one
generator unit for repair. Finished three vehicles and one -:ton trailer:
onee ton trailer for 32oth Inf (shelled), one 3/4 ton' ;1/C for Div Arty,
straightened finder and box and replaced battery, one l ton 6 x 6 truck for
320th Inf, welded spring hanger.. bilescellaneous repair: six batteries, six
radiators, three tubes, two as tanks, and 34 welding jobs. Zvacuations for
repair or replacements Two;i ton trucks and one * ton trailer. Recovery Section: recon for damaged 3/4 ton ambulance. pleadline: seventeen vehicles,
one *ton trailer, and two generator units. '
-Artillery and Instrument repair cintacts. 127th FA, A Btry, adjusted
two recoil piston stuffing boxes, issued emery cloth and returned one panormmic
sight. B Btry, installed new obturator spindle vent bushing, mAdified firing
mechanism housing and returned one panorauic sight. C Btry, no repair. 161st
FA, A Btry, exchanged one 105 111 Howitzer, Y2A1, #8488, and one tube for105 LIM
Howitzer, L2A1.. Repaired one range qiadrant. B Dtry, no repair. C Btry,
repaired one range quadrant. 219th ft , A Btry, repaired one range quadrat.
320th Inf, On Co, repaired two mountsstelescope, two range quadrants; and one
elbow telescope. 134th Inf, SQ4, one 81 hid Mount, two 81 hE tubes and one
base plate repaired. 216 th FA, El Btry, repaired one panoramic sight. Organizational repair: 320th On Co, two 105 1JM Howitzer, 1!..21 #1025 and #784, made
general overhaul and complete winterization with greases OD, #000 recoil
drained and refilled with special recoil oil. 219th FA, A Btry, one 105 Ii
Howitzer, 12A1, made general overhauls complete winterization with grease 04
#00, recoil drained and refilled with special recoil oil.
Small Arms contacts, none. Organizatl,onal repair; 735th Ord Co, one Carbine Cal. 30, M7-10 one BMG cal. 30, N1919A4, and one BIZ Cal. 50, n Me.2.
134th Inf, one launcher, rocket, AT Ide-7, one launcher, rocket, AT N9A1, and one
BAR Cal. 30, N1918A2 repaired, 320th Inf, one BAil Cal. 30, N1918A2, and one
SMC Cal. 45, 11e3, repaired. 137th Inf, two EVIG Cal. 30, N1919A4 repaired. 35th
Recon, one carbine Cal. 30, ki-1 and one slick Cal, 45, 113, repaired.
Supply Section. Major items issued to replace battle losses: Eight wrist
watches, 17 jewel, five wrist watches, 7 jewel* twelve pistols, Cal. 45, 11911A1,
four clinometers, N1917, one mount truck pedestal N!-31, one binocular 1*-16,
four binoculars 11e.3, one circle, aiming, IA-1, one MG Cal. 30, 11919A4, nine
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knives, trench, w/scabbard, twelve launchers, grenade, 1..̀47, six launchers
grenade, M!-8. Critical items received; Twenty-five tires, 600 x 16, twentyseven tires, 750 x 20, two GO Batteries, one headlamp assembly, and thirteen
mottrs, windshield wiper. Critical items, All mortar parts.
Company located at Tielorraine.
27 Nov 44
Automotive Shop. Received ten vehicles for repair. Fifteen vehicles, one
generator unit and one trailer repaired; two -ton trucks for 137th Inf, repaired
voltage regulator on one and straightened frame on the other; one Ea!-8 for 35th
Recon, installed ring mount; one 2-L- ton truck for Supply Section, repaired
transfer case; one 2. ton 6 x 6 truck for Supply Section, adjusted carburetor
and replaced valve cover gasket; one 011,0 for Supply Section, engine tune up;
one IL- ton 6 x 6 truck for 320yh Inf, repaired brakes; one j ton truck for
320th Inf, replaced fender; one 2i ton 6 x 6 truck for 137th Inf replaced Lender, repaired hole in block; one GMC for 137th Inf, repaired transfer case;
one 3/4 ton ambulande for 110th Medics, repaired radiator, gasK tank, and straightened bumper; one generator for 35th Sig Co, ground valves one ton truck
for 35th Recon, converted to 12 volt system; one ton truck for 137th Inf, repaired clutchand light wires; one- ton truck fror 320th In repaired clutch .
and installed rings. Miscellaneous repair: Ten welding jobs, Evacuations for
repair or replacement; one 15-8 scout car. Evacuated to Collection point: One
vton for 134th Inf. Deadline nine vehicles and one generator unit
Artillery and Instrument repair contacts. 219th FA, A Btry, made general
overhaul of two 105 LE Honitaers, 1d2A1, #19204, and 16294. Also complete winterization. 134th On Co, three 81 DIlLiortar mounts repaired. 219th FA, 0 Btry,
one panoramid sight repaired. 137th AT Co, exchanged one 57 III gun,
Evac.uated one 57 ljE gun,
to 47th Ord Co.
Smell Arm contacts. A special Ord contact team was furnished to the following units for the inspection and repair of all small arms: Co H, 137th Inf,
one rifle, UaS Cal. 30, IS-1, inspected and repaired. Three mounts for 81 niNorinspected and three
tars inspected and two repaired, three carbines Cal. 30,
repaired; three mounts for 81 111Hortars inspected and two repaired, three tubes
for 81 II Mortars inspected and one repaired, 4 BMG Cal. 30, E1917A1 inspected and
repaired; Co F, 137th Inf, six BAR Cal. 30, 1v11918A2 inspected and two repaired,
one rifle Cal. 30, M-1, inspected and one repaired, one pistol Cal. 45, M1911A1
inspected and repaired, three Mortara, 60 MI, inspected. for Co. IC, 137th Inf; Co.
rifles inG, 137th inf, one BAR Cal. 30, Elgl8A2 inspected and repaired, two
spected and repaired, two elevating mechanisms inspected and repaired; Co 11,
137th Info twenty-nine rifles,
insPected wad tea repaired, 33 carbines Cal.
30, M-1, inspected and 7 repaired, one launcher, rocket, inspected, and repaired,
Four NiiiG Cal. 30, Y1917A1 inspected and 3 repaired, four mounts, ia917A1 inspected,
one BMG Cal. 50m I M-2, inspected and repaired, six 81 Id Mortars inspected and 5
repaired, six 81 111Mortars inspected and five repaired, one sight Y!..4 inspected
and repaired. Organizational repair. 219th FA, one pistol repaired. 134th Inf
two launchers, rocket, AT M.-7, repaired.
Supply Section. Major items issued to replace battle losses; ten mounts arm
Liortar W/modification, six tractors, Ij-29, two 105 UrnEewitzers, X2A1, 25 bino-
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culars Er!...3, 40 pistols, 41 carbines, 63 trench knives with scabbard,
17 launchers grenade 1/-7, 24 launchers rocket, 13 BAR Ca1.30 M1918A2,
one BLIC'T Ca1.30 141919A4, four SMG
seven CMG trucks (for blankets).
Critical items received: 96 holsters pistol, 92 aatolite points and
a large order of A!--4 parts. Critical items: Yarn asbestos, rod cleaning
141!.-3, 12 volt regulators, steering brake lining for 1!-.5 tractor, rotors
and caps for -Z: ton trucks. Turned in to 3448 collection Point: 50
rifles, one 105 EM How. N2A1, two rifles cal.30 M1903, one carbine,
two 50 Cal. EGs and three SEG lb-3.
Co. located at Tielorraine.
28 Nov 1944
Automotive shop: Received 9 vehicles and one generator unit for
repair. Finished six vehicles. one ton truck for 320th Inf., engine
tune up. One 2 ton 616 truck for 35th 4,1 Co., ground valves. One
ton truck for MI. Co., replaced front spring and steering arm. One
ton truck for Supply Section, engine tune up. One a ton 616 truck
for 35th wig. Co., replaced front spring and tie rod. One ton truck
for 35th EP, converted to 12 volt system. Miscellaneous repair: eight
batteries, eight radiators and eleven welding jobs. Evacuations for
repair or replacement: two 1118 scout cars for 35th Recon. Deadline,
thirteen vehicles and two generator units.
Artillery and instrument repair contacts: 216th FA, A Btry,
Inspected all guns and replaced recoil mechanism on one 105 EM how.
N2A1. B Btry, inspected all guns, replaced one sight box, replaced one
hand spike and returned one panoramic sight. C Btry, exchanged one
105 Eld how. M2A1 with bad recoil mechanism. 137th Inf. Co. Eg exchanged
three 81 IM Mortars complete with night lights. Co.E4 LI, exchanged
six base plates for 81 IldMertars and three mounts with night sight.
Organizational repair: 320th Inf. On Go. two 105 MM How. NE'.3 #2100
and #646 overhauled and winterized. 35th Recon, two 37 Miguns drained
and refilled with special recoil oil. 137th Inf. Co. 14 One mortar
sight repaired. 216th FA, B Btry, one panoramic sight repaired. 134th
Inf. one rifle cal.30 Y1903A4 repaired. 137th Inf. 5-4, one pair
binoculars M..3 repaired.
Small arms contacts: None. Organizational repair: 35th Recan t
repaired. 137th Inf.
One BEG Ca1.50 HB M!-2 and one carbine Ca1.50 1i!-1
five carbines cal.30 M-1, one SMG M3, and one BYE- Ca1.30 M1919A4
repaired. Div. Arty, one pistol cal.45 h1911A1 repaired. .320th Inf.
One SIM Cal. 45 111:-.3, three BAR 0a1.30 h191$0, and one BIZ Cal .30 M191911
repaired. 134th Inf. 6 BAR Ca1.30 1A1918A2, one OMG Ca1.45 M!.-3 and one
cradle cal.30 h1917A1 repaired.
Supply Section: Major items issued to replace battle losses: five
binoculars M.-3, two trucks ton, seven launchers rocket, 22 launchers
two knives trench, one mount 0a1.30 M.-2and one HMG Ca1.30
grenade
M1919A4. Critical items received: 32 tires 750 X. 20, 6 tires 900116.
2 tubes 750116 (combat), one tire 900120, 25 didge windshield wiper
motors, seven GPW carburetors and 3 dodge carburetors. A large order
of items in SIM A4 also came in. Critical items: Hot and cold patches,
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six and eight volt batteries, 12 and 16 volt batteries, slings for
carbines, 750 X 20 tires and tubes, 600X16 tires and tubes. Turned
in to 3448 Ord. Collection point: 104 rifles Ca1.30 M!..1, 4 rifles
Ca1.30 N1903, three carbines and one gun machine ca1,45
Co. located at Tielorraine.
29 Nov 1944
Automotive shop: Received seventeen vehicles for repair. Finished
15 vehicles repaired, 35th Recon, three Vi!-8 scout cars, installed ring
mounts, two e ton trucks for supply section, engine tune up. One
3/4 ton Ambulance for 110th Med. straightened frame and bumper. One
it- ton truck for 161st FA, replaced front axle assy. One ai ton ea6
for 137th Inf. replaced left rear wheel lug bolt. One ton truck for
35th Recoil, grind valves, one e ton truck for 161st FA,-replaced transfer
case. One kton truck for 137th Inf. repaired gas tank and steering
wheel. One4 ton truck for 320th Inf., replaced front axle assy. One
ton truck-for Supply section, engine tune up, repaired starter motor,
adjusted steering gear and repaired brakes. One 2iy ton 6X6 truck for
supply section, engine tune up, repaired brakes and adjusted transfer
case. One Chev. for Div. Aq. engine tune up and one tire repaired.
Miscellaneous repair: 4 batteries, three radiators and 9 welding jobs.
Evacuations for repair or replacement; Two M-8 scout cars and one
ton. 6X6 truck. Deadline: twelve vehicles and two generator units.
Artillery and instrument repair contacts: 219th FA, B Btry, overhauled and winterized one 105 EL How. M2A1. 320th Inf. Cn Co, two
105 15111i.m. M-3 #2056 and 1926 complete overhaul and winterization.
137th Inf. AT Co. exchanged one 57 UM gun L1-1. 320th Inf. On Co. repaired
one shield. 137th Inf. 5-4, exchanged three 81 NM :Mortar mounts, two
mortar sights m-4 and three night lighting devices. One 57 LlIguns
Ifir-1 evacuated to 47th Ord. Co.
Small arms contacts: 320th Inf. Service Co., delivered three BAR
Urganizational repair: 35th
Ca1.30 N1918A2 and one SKG Ca1.45
Recon, one MG Ca1.50 BB Mf.2 repaired, 60th Eng. two BUG Cal. 50 BB
1A2 repaired. 134th Inf. one launcher rocket AT 167 and one pistol
Ca1.45 U1911A1 repaired. 137th Inf. one BMG Ca1.30 N1917A1 repaired.
Battle losses: 3 BEG Ca1.30 N1019A4.
Supply section: Major items issued to replace battle losses:
4 SMG Ca1.45 1*-31 one watch stop, 17 knives trench w/scabbard and three
launchers grenade 16-8. Critical items received: 4 GEV windshields
and 9 tires 750 X 20. Turned in to 3448 Ord. Collection point: One
105 M&I How, RnAl
Co. located at Tielorraines
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Automotive shop: Received 12 vehicles and one air compressor for
repair. Five vehicles repaired as follows: one ai ton 6X6 truck for
443 QK Co., repaired brakes. One ton truck for 35th Recon, converted
from six to 12 volt system. One 2e. ton 66 truck for 35th 40I Co.,
installed rings and inserts. One ton truck for 320th Inf., ground
valves. Miscellaneous repair: four batteries, 3 radiators and seven
welding jobs. Evacuations for repair or replacement. One M.-S for 35
th Recent one 21'1. ton 6X6 for 3905 QM and one M-29 for 134th Inf.
Deadline, fifteen vehicles and one air compressor.
Artillery and instrument repair contacts: 137th Inf. On Co. two 105
11 How. M..-3 #2096 and #598 completly overhauled and winterized. One
mortar sight replaced for 5-4 137th Inf. 134th Inf. Cu Co. One 105
DWI Hew. 11-3 overhauled and winterized. 137th Inf. Co. H, replaced
three mounts 81 NM :Mortar, modified.
small arms contacts: None. Organizational repair: 134th Inf.
two launchers rocket AT M-7 repaired. 137th Inf. 5 carbines Cal. 30
IL!..1, one pistol cal.45 N1911A1, 2 BNG Cal. 30 N1917A1, one launcher
rocket AT N,1 70 one launcher rocket AT M9A1, one SMG Ca1.45 M!-3 and
one BAR Ca1.30 M1916A2 repaired. 320th Inf. two launchers rocket AT li!,77,
repaired.
two launchers rocket AT M9A1 and one carbine cal.30
Battle losses: one carbine cal.30 M.-14
Supply Section: Major items issued to replace battle losses: One
-Z. ton truck and seven SMG Ca1.45M.!-3. Critical items received:
5 Acetelyne tanks, 2 cables, battery to engine starting switch, 3
beshings for 60 NUL Mortars, four 600X16 tires, 16 750X20 tires, four
900..6 tubes, nine 750020 tubes, 45 Gal. hydraulic brake fluid, 44
Ft. of gasket paper, 50 six volt bulbs, 60 hacksaw blades, 200 pins
winch, GMC, 130 grease fittings for ton trucks, 300 ft. low tensim
cable, 31 GMC windshield wiper motors, 25 Gal. synthetic enamel, five bales
of rags, 150 lbs grease OD #00 and 36 magazines for SMG N1A1. Critical
items: six volt bulbs, grease fittings for i; ton trucks, oil elemerts,
750X20 tires and tubes, 900X16 tires and tubes and 600216 tires and
tubes. Turned in. to 3448 Ord. Collection Point: 47 rifles cal. 30
M-1, four carbines, one launcher rocket, eleven base plates for 81
MMMortars, two 91 MM Mortar mounts and one tube for 81 NM:Mortar.
Co. located at Tielorraine.
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