Roy Hoffman

Roy Hoffman (June 13, 1869 – June 18, 1953) was an attorney, judge, banker, newspaper man, and a United States Army officer in the early 20th century. He served in World War I, among other conflicts, and he received several awards for his service. He had a reputation as being a polymath, or "Renaissance Man."

Hoffman was involved in the American Legion, serving as a charter member, organizer, three-term national executive committee member, and as the national vice president of the American Legion Founders.

Hoffman was recommissioned as a brigadier general in the Officers Reserves Corps. He retired as a major general of the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1933, commanding the 45th Infantry Division.

Retirement and death Hoffman lived in Oklahoma City as a retiree. He died on June 18, 1953.

Personal life Hoffman married Zoe Kennerly on August 3, 1890. They had one daughter, Lucille and divorced in 1895. Hoffman's second marriage was to Estelle Conklin on October 5, 1898. They had three children, Dorothy, Margaret and Roy Jr.