Private Frank Partridge V.C.Print Page 
The plaque commemorates Private Frank Partridge (1924 - 1964) who was awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.) during World War Two.
In July 1945, aged 20, and with 3 bullets in him, he single-handedly took out a Japanese machine-gun nest and became the youngest VC winner of the War. Apparently he stormed the enemy position throwing a grenade and yelling "Come out and fight" before diving into the bunker and killing a Japanese soldier with his knife.
A self educated man and north-coast banana grower, he later rose to fame as a TV quiz champion on Pick-A-Box, later losing in 1964 to Barry Jones who was later to become a Federal minister. Frank Partridge tragically died later in 1964. He had been married for only 13 months and had a 3 month old son when he was killed as the result of a car accident.
Location
| Address: | 3 Nelson Street, Nambucca Heads RSL Club, Nambucca Heads, 2448 |
|---|---|
| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.645458 Long: 153.002622 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 23-March-1964 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 23-March-1964 |
| Link: | http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli… |
Dedication
TO HONOUR
THE MEMORY OF
FRANK PARTRIDGE V.C.
WHO DIED
23rd MARCH 1964
