About Martin Richard Hoffmann
Lived 1932 – 2014 (aged 82). Martin Richard Hoffmann was an American politician.
Martin Richard Hoffmann (April 20, 1932 – July 14, 2014) was a U.S. administrator. He served as the United States Secretary of the Army between 1975 and 1977.
Early life Martin was born in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on April 20, 1932. He served in the United States Army from September 1954 to November 1955, and was a US Army Officer from November 1955 to May 1958. He served in the Army (Officer) Reserve until October 22, 1975, retiring with the rank of Major.
Government career Hoffmann served as general counsel of the Department of Defense from 1974 to 1975. He was appointed as Secretary of the Army from August 5, 1975, until February 13, 1977.
Death Martin Richard Hoffmann died of cancer in 2014, aged 82.
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American government official (1932-2014)
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Martin Richard Hoffmann was born on 20 April 1932 in Stockbridge.
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Martin Richard Hoffmann died on 14 July 2014 in Warrenton.
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Martin Richard Hoffmann was a politician.
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Martin Richard Hoffmann was American.
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