United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1919–1995)
Maurice Britt
Britt in uniform
11th Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas
In office January 10, 1967 – January 12, 1971
Governor
Winthrop Rockefeller
Preceded by
Nathan Green Gordon
Succeeded by
Bob C. Riley
Personal details
Born
Maurice Lee Britt
(1919-06-29)June 29, 1919 Carlisle, Arkansas, U.S.
Died
November 26, 1995(1995-11-26) (aged 76) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Resting place
Little Rock National Cemetery
Known for
NFL football player Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas (1967–1971)
Nickname
"Footsie"
Military service
Allegiance
United States of America
Branch/service
United States Army
Years of service
1941–1944
Rank
Captain
Unit
Company L, 3rd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Battles/wars
World War II
Awards
Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart (4) Army Commendation Medal Presidential Unit Citation Combat Infantryman Badge British Military Cross Italian Military Medal for Valor
Maurice Lee "Footsie" Britt (June 29, 1919 – November 26, 1995) was an American military officer, businessman, and politician. He played professional football for the Detroit Lions in 1941 before entering active service with the U.S. Army during World War II, during which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Britt served as the 11th Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas during the administration of Governor Winthrop Rockefeller from 1967 to 1971. Rockefeller and Britt were the first Republicans to serve in the state of Arkansas's top two offices since Reconstruction.
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