| Regimental number | 933 |
| Place of birth | Canning Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fisherman |
| Address | Broad Street, South Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Playford, Broad Street, South Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 21 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 14 January 1919 |