Carl W. Hoffman

Carl William Hoffman
MG Carl W. Hoffman, USMC
Born(1919-12-24)December 24, 1919
Omaha, Nebraska, US
DiedMay 31, 2016(2016-05-31) (aged 96)
Escondido, California, US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1940–1978
RankMajor general
Service number0-9472
CommandsCamp Pendleton
III Marine Amphibious Force
MCRD Parris Island
MCB 29 Palms
Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
1st Marine Regiment
3rd Battalion, 1st Marines
Battles / warsWorld War II

Korean War
Vietnam War

AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Army Commendation Medal
Purple Heart (2)
RelationsBG James R. Schwenk (son-in-law)

Carl William Hoffman (December 24, 1919 – May 31, 2016) was a decorated United States Marine Corps major general. He is most noted for his service with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines during World War II or later as commanding general of III Marine Amphibious Force during Operation Frequent Wind.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "Carl W. Hoffman Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  2. ^ "Fortitudine 19, Part 1" (PDF). marines.mil. Marines Websites. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 20, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  3. ^ "MARINE CORPS ORAL HISTORY COLLECTION CATALOG" (PDF). marines.mil. Marines Websites. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 31, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2018.