Gilmore Hodge (Earth-11584)

History
"'Listen Miss Tea and Crumpets, this is America. I don't know what they do over in jolly old England but here, we don't take orders from dames.'"Joseph Gilmore Hodge was a native of Indianapolis Indiana who served in the SSR and Army during World War II. A former college football standout, Hodge was among the thousands of American men who signed up to enlist immediately following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. For unknown reasons however, Hodge's basic training was delayed for several months. He was eventually sent to Camp Lehigh to be a part of the trial process to determine a test subject for use in Project Rebirth. While there, Hodge impressed his commanding officer, General Chester Phillips, with his athletic background and his ability to follow orders. Less impressed were SSR Agent Peggy Carter and Dr. Abraham Erskine, who regarded Hodge as a bully for his snide comments and the way he treated fellow recruits (namely one Steve Rogers.) In the end, Rogers was chosen over Hodge and Hodge was deployed to North Africa with the rest of the SSR.

Several months later Hodge ran into Steve Rogers again (now Captain America) and led a heckling ring against the Captain's USO show. However, a few days later Hodge was forced to eat proverbial crow and cheer for Captain America when he returned from a HYDRA prison camp with hundreds of POW's behind him. Hodge would go on to serve in the military further, being transferred out of the SSR and eventually serving in the Normandy invasion on D-Day. While it is known that he survived the war, his ultimate fate is unknown.

Powers & Abilities

 * Basic Combat Training: Like all soldiers he received basic training for battle and proficiency in a variety of weapons. His athletic background as a former football star made him an ideal soldier in terms of physical performance.

Weaknesses
Hodge was considered a "bully" by many people for his arrogance and aggressive behavior towards those he deemed weaker than him. While it was possible for Hodge to admit when he was wrong (given his reaction when Captain Rogers returned with several captured soldiers freed), he was generally not well liked by his fellow soldiers due to his attitudes.

Film Details
Hodge appears in the following films within the Earth-11584 continuity. In all cases he is portrayed by actor Lex Shrapnel.
 * Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)