This list is produced by Peter Rasey for the Australian American Ass. Qld. Division with the input and assistance of the late Sir Frank Moore AO, Don Cameron AM, and Rick Jefferies OAM.
CCHA has been given permission to publish this on their website and invite people to provide correction, updates or additions.
Peter Rasey is an author, podcaster and YouTube Channel CEO of Brisbane WWII stories.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOuZnqvsZqJWdp8w40441fA
“To understand the real depth and importance of the connection between WWII and Brisbane, one just needs to reflect on; Queensland born, Ambassador to the USA Richard Casey lobbying for a Brisbane base 1939 to 1941, Pensacola Convoys arrival in Brisbane a Mere matter of days after Pearl Harbour, MacArthur grand arrival in Brisbane, the Battle of Brisbane between US and Aussie troops, the sad sight of unknown US soldier being loaded on the USAT Goucher Victory, the unveiling of the first “Australian American War Memorial”, the unveiling of the only “National Australia Remembers Freedom Wall” and the only WWII Australian Coastwatchers Memorial on Australian Soil.“
Peter A Rasey
The list has been compiled from research from OzatWar, Places of Pride, Register of World War II historic places Queensland and Monument Australia
Below a few videos of Peter’s many YouTube clips.
New Farm
Wacol
Below is a video from Peter about WWII stories of Brisbane