Leslie Wiliam Charles Anderson (Capt.) born at Bacchus Marsh, was a married 37 year old career soldier when he was appointed to the AIF on February 23rd 1916 at the rank of lieutenant. He embarked from Sydney aboard the Borda on June 3rd and in November he joined the 42 Infantry Battalion in France. He served without major incident and in October 1918 was transferred to the 41st Battalion and promoted to Honorary Captain. He returned to Australia aboard the Nestor, disembarked at Melbourne on December 15th 1919 and his appointment was terminated on February 10th 1920.

His brothers Hector, Thomas and Norman also served in the AIF and are honoured with trees in the Avenue.