Playford, Arthur James

Personal Details
SurnamePlayford
First nameJames
Middle nameArthur
Date of birth31/12/1923
Place of birthMuttaburra, Qld

Details

James had 1 brother – George, and 2 sisters – Esther Mary b.14/09/1917 and Edith Maud b.20/11/1921.

War Records
Conflict

ServiceAustralian Army
Service numberQX47655
Date of enlistment17/02/1942
Locality of enlistmentHughenden, Qld
Place of enlistmentHughenden, Qld
Date of discharge14/06/1946
Posting at discharge15 Australian Infantry Battalion
RankCorporal
Prisoner of war

No

Source

www.ww2roll.gov.au

Notes

James and George were brothers. They were both born in Muttaburra and their parents were Arthur Playford and Edith Playford (nee Woodruff).
When James Arthur (enlisted as Arthur James) was born the family were living at Gue Station, north of Muttaburra.