At the Thursday, August 24th meeting Brother Scott Hoffman of Morning Star Lodge #795 presented New Carlisle #100 W.B. Phillip Hoffman’s shadow box to display. Among W.B. Hoffman’s many medals is the Soldier’s Medal which is awarded for heroism in peacetime/non-combat related incidents. It is one of the highest awards the Army can grant to a soldier. W.B. Hoffman, was a soldier’s soldier. W.B. Phillip Hoffman was Worshipful Master of New Carlisle Lodge when he died August 1, 2023. The medals will be permanently displayed in the New Carlisle Masonic Temple.
Jay Maxwell, Secretary
W.B. Richard Boitnott on the left and Bro. Scott Hoffman on the right