| Regimental number | 5028 |
| Place of birth | Silverton, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Riverton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.5 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Katherine Hoffman, Hallet, Yongala, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 13 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOFFMAN James Anthony |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
