Born at Bendigo Victoria, CoE. Enlisted 13 October 1915 age 42, journalist. Nok wife, Marie Hoffman, Waugh St, North Perth. Hoffman’s address upon enlistment was Jenkins St, South Fremantle. Embarked at Fremantle 17 January 1916 per A30 Borda. Served in France and reported missing in action on 3 September 1916 later confirmed dead. Listed at the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France. Cottesloe and district Honour Rolls
