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HOFFMAN, Elmer Edward Jr - Date of
birth
25 October 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan -
Hometown
Wayne County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36521638 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
F Company,
2nd Battalion,
28th Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
13 December 1944 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| O | 18 | 11 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Elmer E. Hoffman (father)
Celia Hoffman (mother)
Violet Hoffman (sister)
Audrey Hoffman (sister)
Helen Hoffman (sister)
Betty J. (Whitely) Hoffman (wife)
Richard Hoffman (son)
More information
Pfc Elmer E. Hoffman Jr. attended Central High School and was employed at the Ex-Cell-O Corporation.He enlisted in August 1942 and was sent overseas in June 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, Kathy McDermott, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial,com - Peter J. Repetto, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940/1950 Census / WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Ton Hermes, www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, The Detroit News - 4 February 1945