Background
Hoar, Joseph P. was born on December 30, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph J. and Marion J. (McGovern) Hoar.
Hoar, Joseph P. was born on December 30, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph J. and Marion J. (McGovern) Hoar.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Tufts University, 1956. Master of Arts in Personnel Management, George Washington University, 1962.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, 1957; advanced through grades to Lieutenant general, United States Marine Corps commanding officer 3d Battalion 1st Marines, United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, California, 1977-1979; commanding officer 1st Marine Rgt., United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, California, 1979-1981; commanding officer 31st Marine Amphibious Unit, United States Marine Corps, Okinawa, Japan, 1981-1982; assistant chief of staff G-1 recruit depot, United States Marine Corps, San Diego, 1982-1984; assistant division commander 2d Marine Division, United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1984-1985; director facilities and services division marine headquarters, United States Marine Corps, Washington, 1985-1987; commanding general recruit depot, United States Marine Corps, Parris Island, South Carolina., 1987-1988; chief of staff, commander in chief United States Center Command, United States Marine Corps, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, 1988-1990; deputy chief of staff for plans, policies and operations, United States Marine Corps, Washington, 1990-1994.
Married Charlene Harvey, August 11, 1956. Children: Allison E. Hoar Saymen, Mary C. Hoar Arnold, Gayle G., Joseph J.
