Next to the USS Peary Memorial in Bicenntenial Park.

An American Legion Upright sign.

The sign remembers 2LT Robert J. Buel who was killed in action during the Battle of Darwin, early during WW2 defense of Australia.

2ND LT Robert J. Buel, USAAF
WWII FIGHTER PILOT
21ST Pursuit SQ. 35TH Pursuit GRP.
SHOT DOWN FEB 15 1942

On Feb 15, 1942 the P40E Kittyhawk fighter of 2nd Lt. Buel
was one of only two planes that were available for
the defence of Northern Australia. On this date, both
aircraft were sent to defend an allied convoy under
Japanese attack but only Buel caught up with the fleet.
Before he was shot down and plunged to his death,
2nd Lt. Buel --alone-- downed a Japanese bomber and cleared
safe passage for the allied ships. His self-sacrifice and
valor became an inspiration to all who learned of it.

With grateful appreciation
The American Legion remembers
USAAF 2nd Lt. Robert J Buel.

Erected on behalf of
The American Legion by
Dominic D. DiFrancesco
National Commander
May 1992