| Regimental number | 5793 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 3.25" |
| Weight | 98 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Acton, Albion Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 4.5 years in the Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4366 Pte Arthur Thomas ACTON, 48th Bn, returned to Australia, 27 August 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Yparinga', 15 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 9 February 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ACTON Henry Ernest |