Jack Sauzer Hoffmann
Commander (retired) Jack Sauzer Hoffmann (28 March, 1889 – 2 March, 1942) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Westminster, Hoffmann entered the Navy directly from Conway with two months' boost in seniority.
In March, 1911, an accident injured an engine room artificer in Seagull and Hoffmann was told to be more cautious in future.
Hoffmann was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1911.
Hoffmann was appointed in command of the destroyer Milne on 11 December, 1917.[1] On 8 August, 1918, Hoffmann was cautioned to be more careful following a Milne's collision with a submerged object.
Hoffmann was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December, 1919.
Hoffmann was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 11 May, 1920.
Hoffmann was promoted to the rank of Commander on 28 March, 1929.
In 1940, Hoffmann grounded a warship whose name is appears to be similar to Wolbansugh.
Hoffmann was appointed in command of the river gunboat H.M.S. Grasshopper on 21 September, 1940. She was sunk on 14 February, 1942 by Japanese air attack.
Hoffmann was mentioned in despatches in 1946 for displaying great courage in H.M.S. Grasshopper and Stronghold in the face of superior Japanese forces in February and March, 1942. He is presumed to have died on 2 March, 1942, being aboard Stronghold when she was lost.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William R. Leycester |
Captain of H.M.S. P21 10 Mar, 1917[2] – 11 Dec, 1917 |
Succeeded by Gordon F. Hannay |
| Preceded by Victor L. A. Campbell |
Captain of H.M.S. Milne 11 Dec, 1917[3] – 20 Mar, 1919 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by William Murray |
Captain of H.M.S. PC 51 20 Mar, 1919 – 4 Nov, 1919 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by John R. Johnston |
Captain of H.M.S. Sarpedon 4 Nov, 1919[4] – 11 May, 1920 |
Succeeded by Claude P. Hermon-Hodge |
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