Lauterborn in Consdorf, Echternach, Luxembourg — Western Europe

Hill 313 Memorial

Hill 313 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 21, 2026

1. Hill 313 Marker

Inscription.
In remembrance of the valiant soldiers who defended this
Hill-313
December 1944, thus delaying the enemy advance considerably and contributed to the final victory.

Dedicated to:
A Comp 12th Rgt 4th ID
159th Combat Eng Bn
10th Rgt 5th ID

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 49° 47.756′ N, 6° 23.055′ E. Memorial is in Consdorf, Iechternach (Echternach). It is in Lauterborn. It is on CR118 west of Route de Luxembourg, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Consdorf, Iechternach 6562, Luxembourg. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Guttland

and in the Mullerthal.

Globally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Chapelle Notre-Dame / Muttergotteskappelle / Chapel of Notre Dame

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(approx. 2.5 kilometers away); Victor Hugo (approx. 3.3 kilometers away); Neckel Welschbillig (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); First Electric Lighting (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); 10th US Armored Division Memorial (approx. 3.6 kilometers away); Raymond Petit (approx. 3.7 kilometers away); “CHARLY” Narrow-Gauge Railway (1904-1954) (approx. 4 kilometers away); Aerial Bomb / Bomb d’Avion (approx. 4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Consdorf.

Regarding Hill 313 Memorial. The fighting at Hill 313 on December 21, 1944 occurred on the south flank of the German salient of the Battle of the Bulge. Although the German forces were successful in forcing the Americans from their positions on this hill, the fighting occurred the day before American forces started their counterattack, thus ending any further German advances in the area.

Also see . . .
1. Hill 313 Defense Monument (American War Memorials Overseas, Inc.). Excerpt:

English script dedicates A Company 12th Regiment 4th Infantry Division and 159th Combat Engineering Battalion 10th Regiment 5th Infantry Division. American troops prevented the German
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 21, 2026

2. Hill 313 Memorial
The memorial is less than 15 meters up the hill from where the steps begin.
capture of the main road from Echternach to Luxembourg. Uphill of the monument lays the remains of the original "foxholes" made by American soldiers.

(Submitted on October 28, 2026.)

2. Chapter XX The XII Corps Attacks the Southern Shoulder (Hugh Cole, Ibiblio.org). Excerpt from The Ardennes: The Battle of the Bulge, by Hugh M. Cole. (Submitted on October 28, 2026.)

Hill 313 Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 21, 2026

3. Hill 313 Memorial

This small sign is the only indication that one can see from the road - it is easy to miss. The steps leading to the memorial are just visible behind the sign. Since there is no parking nearby, one would have to park “informally”.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.