Abraham Acton

Abraham Acton
Born(1893-12-17)17 December 1893
Whitehaven, Cumberland, United Kingdom
Died16 May 1915(1915-05-16) (aged 21)
Festubert, France
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1914–1915
RankPrivate
UnitBorder Regiment
Battles / warsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria 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.