Thanks again.  I reached out to the National Archives in Maryland, but with the emailed reply was they were furloughed as part of the government shut down.

Oh yes, unfortunately you will have to wait a little longer.  :unsure:

I've combined your most recent post with this one. Makes it less confusing and easier to keep track of for everyone.  😉

The research from the Maryland National Archives is back at work and responded.  There are a couple different available reports listed  - histories, Opn Rpt (I assume Operations Reports), Jnl (journals?), General Orders, and G-3 Periodics.  Which is most likely to mention people by name?

I already have the morning reports for the 39th regiment, 2nd Battalion, company E and F for Sept 1943.  

That's a tough thing to answer. When I contacted a private researcher, i had her get me whatever she could. Each collection of records, filled in more blanks. You can take a look at my 540th records on the main site, to give you an idea.