This date near Hastenrath, the medium FO tank commanded by 2nd Lt. Meek was knocked out by bazooka fire and burned. Lt. Meek although lightly wounded succeeded in dragging Sgt. McLaughlin, FO Sgt. also wounded, to safety. He was unable to help the others because of the exploding amunition within the tank. Lt. Meek was uncertain as to the fate of the other crew mcmbcrs. An inspection of the tank a few days later revealed the burned remains of one soldier - although no dog tags could be found, the flame and exploding ammunition had removed all possible hopes of identity. The three remaining crew members were dropped as missing in action.
At 2230 hours enemy planes were over batteries A and C and antipersonnel bombs fell in Btry C position lightly wounding 1st Lt. Smith, Tec 5 Calnan, and Pvt. Funkenbusch.
2nd Lt. Yell returned to the CP. 1st Lt. Gafford left OP 2 and reported to Co t, 33rd AR as FO replacing Lt. Yell. 2nd Lt. Talmadge reported back to Co D, 33rd AR as FO with a new tank.
2nd Lt. Harley P. Meek, Sgt. Edward J. -McLaughlin, Hq Btry, and Cpl. Raymond L. Leviner, Btry C, LWA and evacuated. Tec 5 Paul O. Jackson, Hq Btry, evacuated sick. Pvt. Floyd A. Faucett, Pfc. Raymond J. Michaud, Pvt. Harry N. Wood, all of Hq Btry, missing in action. 1st Lt. William H. Smith, Tee 5 Joseph M. Calnan, Btry C, and Pvt Archie Funkenbusch, Hq Btry, LWA by anti-personnel bombs - all three were evacuated the morning of 19 Nov. 44.

19 November 1944
CCB continued to defend the objectives at Werth, Scherpenseel, and Kottenich. Mopping up operations were continued in Hastenrath. CCA moved from defensive positions at Stolberg to assembly positions at Busbach. The 83rd RCN BN assumed responsibility for the defense of Stolberg. Heavy opposition was encountered in Hastenrath from artillery, mortar, small arms and bazooka fire.
The battalion remained in position northwest of Zweifall with firing batteries in forward position - A and C east of Breinigerberg, B east of Breinig. The battalion was in support of CCB TF 1. The battalion fired 21 missions this date: 5 on counter-attacks, 1 on an OP, 1 harassing mission, 1 on mortars, 2 on infantry, 4 on guns, 5 preparations, and 2 registrations. Total rounds expended this date - 2394. The battalion this date fired heavy preparation for the attack of the 104th Infantry Division. During the early morning hours the battalion fired heavy harassing fire.
The 58th Armd FA Bn remained in position near Busbach and fired direct support and defensive missions for CCB. The battalion also fired heavy preparation for the attack of the 104th Inf. Div. 20 November 1944- CCB completed mopping up operations in Hastenrath at 1139 hours. CCB continued to hold Werth and Kottenich. CCA remained in assembly positions at Busbach.
The battalion remained in position northwest of Zweifall with firing batteries in position - A and C cast of Breinigerberg, B east of Breinig. This date the battalion fired 3 missions; 1 on vehicles, 1 on Infantry and machine guns, and 1 registration. Total rounds expended this date-47.
CCB was this date entirely pinched out by the attacks of the 104th Inf. Div. and 1st Inf. Div. The battalion started a period of rest and maintenance.
The 58th Armd FA Bn remained in position near Busbach and this date started a period of rest and maintenance.

21 November 1944
CCB continued to occupy Werth, Hastenrath, Scherpenseel, and Kottenich. CCA remained in assembly positions in the vicinity of Busbach. Enemy activity consisted of moderate artillery fire on the forward division areas.
The battalion remained in position northwest of Zweifall with firing batteries in position - A and C east of Breinigerberg, B east of Breinig. The battalion did not fire this date. The battalion was conducting a period of rest and maintenance.

24 November 1944
CCB continued to occupy Werth, Hastenrath, Scherpenseel, and Kottenich. CCA attacked at 1445 hours northeast to secure the high ground between Langerwehe and Frenz. CCA advanced against strong enemy opposition and secured and mopped up Hucheln and prepared to resume the attack on 25 Nov. Enemy opposition against CCA consisted of minefields, anti-tank, artillery and small arms fire.