Maurice footsie britt biography graphic organizer
Maurice footsie britt biography graphic organizer
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Maurice Britt
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1919–1995)
Maurice Britt | |
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Britt in uniform | |
| In office January 10, 1967 – January 12, 1971 | |
| Governor | Winthrop Rockefeller |
| Preceded by | Nathan Green Gordon |
| Succeeded by | Bob C.
Riley |
| 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" |
| 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 Operation Torch Allied invasion of Sicily Allied invasion of Italy Operation Shingle |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Bronze |