Roy Marshall HOFFMAN

Regimental number2509
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Address22 Elm Street, Hawthorn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, M Hoffman, 22 Elm Street, Hawthorn, Victoria
Enlistment date10 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll30 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'Consistent good work and devotion to duty.'
Recommendation date: 8 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For especially gallant conduct and devotion to duty during the recent advance, east of EACOURT L'ABBYE during the period 24th February to 3rd March, 1917, whilst in charge of the Battalion Intelligence platoon, which reconnoitred NO MAN'S LAND prior to the advance. Particularly, for a daring reconnaissance on the night of 24th February, 1917, when he personally reconnoitred the enemy's position, and brought back information which was extremely valuable, and not previously available. His reports were subsequently verified in every detail by the attacking party.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Bar to Military Medal

'During the operations East of YPRES on 20th/23rd September 1917 this N.C.O. as Battalion Intelligence Sergeant was made responsible with an Officer and one other rank for the important work of laying the tapes on which the Battalion were to form up prior to zero hour. This was done successfully two nights previously to the assembly. He assisted to guide the Battalion into position and on the opening of the barrage pushed forward to gain information and identifications. At all times he displayed great coolness and courage.'