A Legion of Merit, Companion. Accompanied by an enamelled lapel bar and ribbon bar.
A Distinguished Flying Cross. Accompanied by an enamelled lapel bar and ribbon bar.
A Bronze Star with V Device and silver Oak Leaf Device, reverse engraved Joseph H. Hoffman. Accompanied by enamelled lapel bar and ribbon bar.
An Air Medal. Accompanied by a ribbon bar.
An Army Commendation Medal.
An American Defense Service Medal. Accompanied by a ribbon bar.
An American Campaign Medal. Accompanied by a ribbon bar.
An Army Occupation Medal with JAPAN clasp. Accompanied by a ribbon bar.
A World War II Victory Medal. Accompanied by a ribbon bar.
A National Defense Medal with one star.
A Korean Service Medal with four stars.
A United Nations Korea Medal.
A Vietnam service Medal.
A Vietnam Medal with 1960 Clasp.
A Republic of Vietnam, Gallantry Cross with palm device (cited at the Armed Forces level).
Three unit citation ribbon bars including the Republic of Vietnam, Gallantry Cross with palm device; Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation; Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, all with golden borders and two horizontal pins on reverse.
Footnote: Joseph Homer Hoffman, Jr was born in Washington DC on July 7, 1922. He graduated from the US. Military Academy at West Point in 1945 and continued to serve in the second World War, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1975 as a U.S Army Colonel. His legion of Merit synopsis is as follows: for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commanding Officer, Readiness Group, Fore Meade, Maryland from 1973 to 1975.
The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hoffman culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army. The distinguished flying cross was awarded “for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Battalion Commander of the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in the Republic of Vietnam.”