Daniel McAteer - WartimeNI

Corporal Daniel McAteer (6982565) served in 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers during the Second World War. He was the son of John McAteer and Hessie McAteer of Ballymena, Co. Antrim.

Corporal McAteer died on 13th January 1943 aged 22 years old. On this day, the Battalion launched an attack on Two Tree Hill near Bou Arada. Thunderstorms, downpours, and gale force winds the previous night made for tricky terrain when traveling by carrier or on foot. The enemy held position and the Battalion withdrawal was complete by 1530hrs.

McAteer was one of eleven other ranks killed on 13th January 1943. He has no known grave and his name is on Face 19 of the Medjez-el-Bab Memorial, 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. — ©IWM NA 504 Info

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. — ©IWM NA 505 Info

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. — ©IWM NA 503 Info

References

Commonwealth War Graves

Irish Brigade