| Regimental number | 4494 |
| Place of birth | Blumberg, South Australia |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Blumberg, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.7 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J H Hoffman, Blumberg, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ormonde', 16 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), Adelaide, 21 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOFFMANN Johann Gottlieb |