| Regimental number | 4366 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway clerk |
| Address | Albion Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Acton, Albion Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5793 Corporal Henry Ernest ACTON, 27th Bn, effective abroad (still overseas). |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |