Abraham Acton | |
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Born | Whitehaven, Cumberland, United Kingdom | 17 December 1893
Died | 16 May 1915 Festubert, France | (aged 21)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1915 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | Border Regiment |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Abraham Acton VC (17 December 1893 – 16 May 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.