1939. After taking a dislike to Colchester's training regime, Hodge was released at the end of the 1938–39 season, opting to move to Hereford United. When the Second World War was declared in September 1939, he returned to Plymouth to work at Devonport Dockyard, representing the Dockyard team. He also represented to Royal Naval Torpedo Depot, Plymouth City and Plymouth United. He finally had his chance to represent Plymouth Argyle when he registered with the Football League in November 1945 to play as a guest for the club. He made three appearances, but the club failed to win any of these games. He played his last game for the club on 9 January 1946, before making one final guest appearance for Torquay United later in the same season. Death Hodge died in Plymouth at the age of 90 in March 1996. Honours Luton Town 1936–37 Football League Third Division South winner Colchester United 1937–38 Southern League Cup winner 1937–38 Southern Football League Mid-Week section runner-up 1938–39 Southern Football League winner 1938–39 Southern Football League Mid-Week section runner-up All honours referenced by: References 1906 births 1996 deaths Footballers from Plymouth, Devon English footballers Association football outside forwards Truro City F.C. players Green Waves F.C. players A.F.C. St Austell players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Luton Town F.C. players Colchester United F.C. players Hereford United F.C. players Plymouth City F.C. players Plymouth United F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players Plymouth Argyle F.C. wartime guest players Torquay United F.C. wartime guest players