Private 506
Leslie Philip Frost
3rd Machine Gun Battalion

Born in South Melbourne, Australia to Alfred and Annie Frost, Leslie developed an early interest in craftsmanship, transitioning from his work as an orchardist to becoming a skilled piano maker. At the age of 22, he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on September 30, 1916, marking the beginning of a journey that would take him into the brutal realities of war. On December 16, 1916, Leslie embarked on the HMAT A7 Medic Troop Ship from Port Melbourne, bound for England. There, he underwent further training, enduring both the physical and psychological strain that soldiers of the time faced. Arriving in France then onto Belgium, despite the hardships, Leslie showed remarkable resilience; wounded in late 1917 during the fierce battles of the Ypres offensives. He returned to action in early 1918 contributing to the Allied offensive that ultimately would win the war. Leslie's sacrifice came during the Battle of St. Quentin Canal, where he was killed just weeks before the war’s end on September 29th, 1918. His final resting place is located at Unicorn Cemetry, Vend'huile​​​ Aisne, ​France. The inscription on his gravestone, “Duty Nobly Done”, is a lasting tribute to his legacy.  Leslie's story is a heart-breaking testament to the sacrifice and dedication of soldiers during World War 1.