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Hoffmann, Albert J.

Date of death:
April 25th, 1983
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Chaplain 3rd Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull", U.S. Army
For action which was performed in Tunesia.

Citation unavailable.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Chaplain 3rd Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull", U.S. Army
For action which was performed on 4 November 1943, near Santa Maria Oliveto/province of Isernia, Molise region, Italy.

Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 40 (1944).
Citation unavailable.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Sources

  • - Ankrum, H.R., Dogfaces Who Smiled Through Tears – The 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and attached 100th (Hawaiian) Battalion and 442nd “Go for Broke” Regimental Combat Team in World War II 1941-1945, Graphic Publishing Company, Lake Mills, Iowa, USA, 1987
    - Home of Heroes.com
    - 34th Infantry Division Association

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