After a hasty reconnaissance for billets during the afternoon the CP was moved northeast to Gladbach after dark. In the interim many migrating civilians had moved into the town from the north making billeting a problem. In this move the medical detachment was lost to the unit for the night. It had decided to displace on its own, and after reconnoitering the road net in the vicinity, it finally settled back for the remainder of the night at its previous 'aid station' at the cross road. Since it knew where it was all, obviously it was not lost. During the move, however, Sgt Rebhuhn was hurt leading the ambulance past a parked column while riding on the right hand running board guiding, he misjudged the overhand go a six-by-six and was moderately mauled as the two vehicles side swiped.

Moving into Aerbeck, the survey halftrack in the billeting party, coming around the left hand turn into town, swung wide to avoid three civilians walking in the middle of the road. It skidded into a stone post and tree, causing sufficient damage to require a replacement which was received in the next day or two.

During the last operation the unit captured a total of 31 prisoners of war which were evacuated to the CC 'A' prisoner of war enclosures. Of this total 16 were found in a basement in "A" Battery billeting area along the road to the east of the CP at Aerbeck.

Pvt Carl D. Barker, 32945145, Headquarters Battery was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy in Germany on 26 January1945. The award was presented by Captain Leon, liaison officer. Pvt Barker is a member of the liaison section.

S/Sgt Herbert E. Probst, 33576369 and Pfc Frederick H. Teece, 33434903, both of 'C' Battery were awarded Purple Hearts for wounds received as a result received as a result of enemy action in Germany on 27 February 1945 (Div GO No 7, 9 Mar 45). These enlisted men were members of 'C' Battery's maintenance section, and they were hurt when their track struck a mine. Since both men were still hospitalized, their medals were forwarded to them.

It was learned with regret that Tec 4 Welch, 'A' Battery who had been accidentally shot back at Rouves, France had subsequently died.

On 5 March 1945 sixteen reinforcements were received and assigned to batteries on the same date bringing the Battalion up to 489 enlisted men or two over strength. Most of them had had previous experience in other branches than field artillery.

On 10 March 1945 Captain Landthorn, battery commander, A" Battery was transferred to Division Artillery. Lt Kuntz assumed command of 'A' Battery.

The period through 10 March was spent in maintenance of vehicles and equipment, routine inspections including a dental inspection and in rest for the men. Sunday 11 March was the first "day off" since the unit had been on the continent. Training was resumed on Monday, 12 March for the first time since Windmill Hill. It was called off for two days, however, 13-14 March, while the unit participated in a general search for weapons, starting at Lobbrich and working generally north to the vicinity of Wachtendonk. The search was practically fruitless. Thereafter, training was resumed. A pontoon bridge crossing scheduled for the evening of 13 March resulted in a dry run due to a burst water main at the far end of the bridge which interrupted traffic. The crossing was successfully effected late the following afternoon. Morale in the unit continued high as was evidenced by the general "bitching" about training, which brought forth comments from many men that they would prefer to continue the fight. The softball season opened with more enthusiasm than ever greeted it back at Camp Polk.

At 150930 March, General Devine presented awards to five officers and six enlisted men for gallantry in action in previous engagements. For the ceremony, batteries of about fifty men each were lined up in massed battery fronts with the colors between 'A' and 'B' batteries. The eleven recipients were in line six paces in front of the Battalion centered before it. G-1, the General's Aide and the Commanding General participated in the ceremony. While Col Boyd read the citations over a public address system, General Devine presented the awards to the recipients. The ceremony was held in the field north of the CP at Aerbeck.

After the presentations, General Devine, faced with a public address system which he had not anticipated, met the situation with an impromptu speech. He emphasized the good job the Battalion had one, stressing the fact that it had an excellent reputation with the 7th Infantry and the 18th Tankers. On the surface, at least, the ceremony and the speech buttressed an already good morale. The Battalion had been told before that it had done good work, but this time it was told it was good by the 'old man' himself with tonic effect. It gave the personnel not only commendable action brag about but also the fact that this action was recognized and appreciated both by the supported units and higher headquarters.