| Regimental number | 129 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Loco driver |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Ayton, Warrandyte, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 1st Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Conspicuous gallantry and leadership on 25 February 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 110 Sapper Walter AYTON, 1st Field Company Engineers, returned to Australia, 20 April 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |