Myn M. Hoffman
Myn M. Hoffman (born May 12, 1883 in Bradford , Illinois , † January 5, 1951 in Bronxville , New York ) was Superintendent of the Navy Nurse Corps of the US Navy .
In 1915, Hoffman graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Denver , Colorado as a nurse . Hoffman joined the US Navy Nurse Corps in 1917 and was named Chief Nurse in 1919.
During and after World War I , Hoffman served in various posts in the Washington, DC area. In 1934, Hoffman was named deputy superintendent of the US Navy Nurse Corps and a year later he was appointed fourth superintendent. In October 1938, Hoffman was retired as Lieutenant Commander .
Myn M. Hoffman died on January 5, 1951 at the age of 68 in Bronxville, New York State.
literature
- Doris M. Sterner: In and Out of Harm's Way. A history of the Navy Nurse Corps . Peanut Butter Publishing, Seattle WA 1997, ISBN 0-89716-706-6 .
- Susan H. Godson: Serving Proudly. A history of Women in the US Navy . Naval Institute Press et al., Annapolis MD et al. 2001, ISBN 1-55750-317-6 .
Web links
- Nurses and the US Navy - Overview and Special Image Selection Naval Historical Center
- Myn M. Hoffman Naval Historical Center
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Josephine Beatrice Bowman |
Superintendent of the US Navy Nurse Corps 1935–1938 |
Sue S. Dauser |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hoffman, Myn M. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American military person, nurse |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 12, 1883 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bradford , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | 5th January 1951 |
| Place of death | Bronxville , New York , USA |