Maurice Britt

Maurice Britt
Britt in uniform
11th Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas
In office
January 10, 1967 – January 12, 1971
GovernorWinthrop Rockefeller
Preceded byNathan Green Gordon
Succeeded byBob C. Riley
Personal details
Born
Maurice Lee Britt

(1919-06-29)June 29, 1919
Carlisle, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedNovember 26, 1995(1995-11-26) (aged 76)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Resting placeLittle Rock National Cemetery
Known forNFL football player
Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas (1967–1971)
Nickname"Footsie"
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1941–1944
RankCaptain
UnitCompany L, 3rd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II

Operation Torch

Allied invasion of Sicily

Allied invasion of Italy

Operation Shingle
AwardsMedal of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Bronze Star(3)(V)
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.