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Navy Federal Credit Union
Joseph
Homer
Hoffman
, Jr.

Born:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Home:

, 

California

Joseph Hoffman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1975
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Homer Hoffman, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commanding Officer, Readiness Group, Fort Meade, Maryland, from 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hoffman culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Homer Hoffman, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Battalion Commander of the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Hoffman’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.