13th January in wartime Northern Ireland

On 13th January 1943, soldiers with connections to Northern Ireland died during the 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers' first attack on Two Tree Hill.

Brigadier A.E. Hawkins

Brigadier A.E. Hawkins, an officer of 177th Infantry Brigade, 59th Infantry Division taken somewhere in Northern Ireland on 13th January 1942.

Brigadier A.E. Hawkins, an officer of 177th Infantry Brigade, 59th Infantry Division taken somewhere in Northern Ireland. Hawkins commanded 177th Infantry Brigade until 10th August 1942.
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Brigadier A.E. Hawkins, an officer of 177th Infantry Brigade, 59th Infantry Division taken somewhere in Northern Ireland. Hawkins commanded 177th Infantry Brigade until 10th August 1942.
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Brigadier A.E. Hawkins, an officer of 177th Infantry Brigade, 59th Infantry Division taken somewhere in Northern Ireland. Hawkins commanded 177th Infantry Brigade until 10th August 1942.
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6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

On 13th January 1943, 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers launched an attack on Two Tree Hill near Bou Arada, Tunisia. The enemy held their ground forcing a battalion withdrawal.

William Alvin Hadden

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Lance Serjeant William Alvin Hadden of Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone died on 13th January 1943 as 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers fought at Two Tree Hill.

William Francis Higgins

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Fusilier William Francis Higgins of Belfast died on 13th January 1943 as 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers fought at Two Tree Hill near Bou Arada.

Daniel McAteer

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Fusilier Daniel McAteer of Ballymena, Co. Antrim died on 13th January 1943 as 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers fought near Bou Arada in Tunisia.
Members of 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers withdraw to a rear position having endured terrible conditions during the attack at Two Tree Hill, Bou Arada, Tunisia.
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Crusader tanks of 6th Armoured Division and supporting troops advance the hill whil a smoke screen on the opposite side conceals the withdrawal of 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers following the attack at Two Tree Hill, Bou Arada, Tunisia.
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Members of 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers move across the hill to support the remnants of 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers following the attack at Two Tree Hill, Bou Arada, Tunisia.
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