About Frank Partridge VC Military Museum
The Frank Partridge VC Military Museum is a community military museum located on High Street in Bowraville, Nambucca Valley, New South Wales. It is dedicated to Private Frank Partridge, the youngest Australian to receive the Victoria Cross during World War II, and to local service personnel. The museum houses uniforms, medals, photographs, weapons, and memorabilia spanning conflicts from World War I to recent peacekeeping operations.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, single-site museum in central Bowraville displaying glass cases and wall displays of military uniforms, medals, badges, photographs, documents, and equipment. The setting is a heritage-style building on High Street with indoor exhibition rooms. Visitors can view the Frank Partridge VC story, explore collections related to Australian Army, Navy and Air Force service, and learn about local veterans from the Nambucca Valley region.
Key highlights
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Dedicated exhibition on Private Frank Partridge VC, youngest Australian Victoria Cross recipient of World War II
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Extensive collection of Australian military uniforms, medals, badges and insignia
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Photographs, documents and personal effects from World War I, World War II and later conflicts
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Displays of firearms, equipment and field gear