Martin Richard Hoffmann (April 20, 1932 – July 14, 2014) was a

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. He served as the

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between 1975 and 1977.

Early life

Martin was born in

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on April 20, 1932. He served in the

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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 22 October 1975, retiring with the rank of Major.

Government career

Hoffmann served as general counsel of the Department of Defense, 1974 - 75. He was appointed as

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from August 5, 1975, until February 13, 1977.

Death

Martin Richard Hoffmann died of cancer in 2014, aged 82.

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1932 births 2014 deaths United States Secretaries of the Army Princeton University alumni Deaths from cancer in Virginia People from Stockbridge, Massachusetts Burials at Arlington National Cemetery {{US-army-bio-stub