Carl William Hoffman | |
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Born | Omaha, Nebraska, US | December 24, 1919
Died | May 31, 2016 Escondido, California, US | (aged 96)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1940–1978 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-9472 |
Commands | Camp 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 / wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Army Commendation Medal Purple Heart (2) |
Relations | BG 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]