Gilmore Hodge

"What's with the accent, your majesty? I thought I joined the U.S. Army."

- Gilmore Hodge to Peggy Carter

Gilmore Hodge was an American soldier during World War II and Chester Phillips' first choice for the super soldier program.

Biography
Gilmore Hodge was one of the candidates for the super soldier program, beside Steve Rogers. He was favored by Chester Phillips for his strength and stamina. When Peggy Carter introduced herself as a superior officer in the Strategic Scientific Reserve, Hodge noticed her accent and insulted her and the program, prompting her to knock him down.

Hodge failed his biggest test, when Phillips threw a fake grenade and he chose to hide while Rogers attempted to use his own body to protect everyone else from the possible explosion. The next day, Rogers became Captain America.