Hoffman, Joseph Vivian

Date of Birth1894-11-01
Date of Death1974-09-21
Age79
GenderMale
Birth PlaceAustralia, Queensland, Rockhampton

Service Details

ServiceRANR - Royal Australian Navy Reserve
Service Period1935-1945
Service 2RAN - Royal Australian Navy
Date of Entry1913-01-11
RankPetty Officer
RateSeaman
Official Number2499
Discharged Date1935-01-10
Discharge TypeEE - Engagement Expired
Discharge NotesAt Cerberus
Service Period1913-1945
Active Service (War service)WW1 & WW2
Service RecordYes
ShipRefer Service Record see Sources
Service 3RANR - Royal Australian Navy Reserve
Service Period1935-1945

Other Details

SubmarinerYes

Cemetery Details

Cemetery NameBundaberg General & Lawn Cemetery 91 Takalvan St Bundabery QLD 4670
Cemetery AddressBundabery, QLD
Demonination/AreaGeneral
SectionRSS
Grave NumberA2596
Grave TypeBurial - Grave

Notes

Petty Officer Joseph Vivian Hoffman 2499 A HMAS Otway (1) submariner who served in WW1 & WW2 whois buried in Bundaberg General Cemetery. Photo needed. Served on TBDs in WW1, Commissioning crew HMAS Otway (1) and HMAS Platypus WW2. Bundaberg General Cemetery General Section RSS Grave A2596 White marble plaque on concrete no naval crest but states Petty Officer RAN. Will submit form.

Sources

Service Record - Australian National Archives Nominal Roll - Department of Veteran Affairs

Contributors

Researched by: Tony Vine