World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Whitehaven, England, he served as a Private, in the 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment, British Army. On December 21, 1914, at Rouges Bancs, France, Private Acton with another solider, went out from their trench and rescued a wounded man who had been lying exposed against the enemy's trenches for 15 hours. On the same day they again left their trench under heavy fire to bring in another wounded man. He was later killed in actions at Festubert, France, on May 16, 1915 and his body was never found. For conspicuous bravery at Rouges Bancs, France, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on February 16, 1916.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Whitehaven, England, he served as a Private, in the 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment, British Army. On December 21, 1914, at Rouges Bancs, France, Private Acton with another solider, went out from their trench and rescued a wounded man who had been lying exposed against the enemy's trenches for 15 hours. On the same day they again left their trench under heavy fire to bring in another wounded man. He was later killed in actions at Festubert, France, on May 16, 1915 and his body was never found. For conspicuous bravery at Rouges Bancs, France, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on February 16, 1916.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
BORDER REGIMENT
PRIVATE
V.C. ACTON A.
Gravesite Details
Final resting place unknown. Name listed on the Memorial
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