Carl W. Hoffman

Carl William Hoffman
Carl William Hoffman
	MG Carl W. Hoffman, USMC
Born	December 24, 1919; Omaha, Nebraska
Died	May 31, 2016 (aged 96); Escondido, California
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1940–1978
Rank	Major general
Service number	0-9472
Commands held	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; Battle of Guadalcanal; Battle of Tarawa; Battle of Saipan; Battle of Tinian; Korean War; Vietnam War Tet Offensive; Operation Scotland II; Operation Lancaster II; Operation Frequent Wind;
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.

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