- December 17, 1944: The German Ardennes Offensive shifted the 44th to a defensive posture, once Simserhof was captured. As other forces were redirected to stop the Germans in the Bulge, the 44th defended an expansive front. The 44th is temporarily reinforced with a 4th Regiment, the 253rd.
- January 1945: Battle of Nordwind
- C.O. BG William Dean (later promoted to MG)
- January - March 1945: Defense with limited tactical battles primarily to shorten lines.
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