General Joseph Colton

Fictional character from the G.I. Joe franchise Fictional character G.I. JoeG.I. Joe characterGeneral Colton from G.I. Joe: America's EliteFirst appearance1964 (as G.I. Joe), 1989 (as Gen. Joe Colton)In-universe informationAffiliationG.I. JoeSpecialtyStrategic and Tactical OperationsFile nameColton, Joseph B.Birth placeCentral Falls, Rhode IslandSN1033-1027-HAS93 (1994) 103-31-HA27 (2006)RankO-2 (1st Lieutenant) (1964)O-10 (General) (1994)Primary MOSG.I. Joe XO (Executive Officer)Secondary MOSCombat Infantry (Training and Intelligence) Joseph Colton, the original G.I. Joe, is a fictional character from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, a line of military-themed toys created by Hasbro. He also appeared as a character later in the comic book series, but did not appear in any of the animated series. He is portrayed by Bruce Willis in the film G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Profile Joseph B. Colton graduated with the highest honors from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1960. An expert marksman, he was recruited by Special Forces, and later became a Green Beret. During service overseas, he participated in numerous combat operations, but saw minimal acknowledgment, as his missio