FRANK JOHN PARTRIDGE, VC
| Born | 29 November 1924 (Grafton, New South Wales) |
| Died | 23 March 1964 (aged 39) (Macksville, New South Wales) |
| Service Branch | Australian Army |
| Years of Service | 1942 – 1946 (4 years) |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles & Wars | World War II (Bougainville Campaign) |
| Honours & Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Other Occupations | Farmer, Quiz show champion |
Frank John Partridge was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry “in the face of the enemy” awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. He was decorated for his actions on Bougainville in July 1945, when he attacked two Japanese bunkers despite severe wounds. Partridge was the last and, at 20 years of age, the youngest Australian awarded the Victoria Cross in World War II. He later became a farmer and a television quiz champion, and unsuccessfully ran for political office shortly before his death in a car accident.
