| Birth: | Feb. 7, 1896 | | Death: | Jun. 4, 1954 | 
New Jersey Governor. He enlisted as a Private in Company H, Third Regiment, New Jersey Infantry in 1917, and served overseas as a captain and advanced to the rank of lieutenant colonel until he was discharged with the rank of colonel in 1946. Elected to Congress from 1927-1931. Elected Governor of New Jersey, 1935-1938. Governor during the Trail of the Century of Bruno Hauptmann accused of kidnapping the Lindbergh baby which ruined his political career. Died in New York City (bio by: Robert)
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HAROLD GILES HOFFMAN NEW JERSEY COLONEL US ARMEY WORLD WAR 1 FEB 7 1895 - JUNE 4 1954
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Christ Church Cemetery
South Amboy
Middlesex County
New Jersey, USA |
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Originally Created by: Robert
Record added: Nov 21, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 5989013 |
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You fought for truth and justice re: Bruno Richard Hauptmann, even knowing the significant personal cost to your career. You followed the dictates of your conscience regardless where it led. The world was a far far better place then when you were there....(Read more)
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Harry
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Rest in Peace
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Ron
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