Maurice Britt | |
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 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 June 29, 1919 Carlisle, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | November 26, 1995 (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 Operation Shingle |
| Awards | Medal 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.