Carl W. Hoffman

1919–2016 (age 97)

U.S. Marine Corps general

Biography

Carl W. Hoffman rose through the ranks of the U.S. Marine Corps to become a general whose judgment and bravery left an indelible mark on the Corps. He guided Marines with a steady hand and an unflinching commitment to the values of honor, courage, and commitment.

He is remembered as a leader who inspired confidence, a mentor who nurtured excellence, and a guardian of the Corps’ proudest traditions.

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