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Heroic Score53059th out of 4483
Number of Medals20
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score560251 of 4483
U.S. Army#21of 2017
Infantry#25of 1503
World War II#27of 925
Operation Torch#2of 6
Allied invasion of Sicily#1of 5
Allied invasion of Italy#1of 6
Operation Shingle#1of 1
Maurice Britt
Captain, U.S. Army
World War IIOperation TorchAllied invasion of SicilyAllied invasion of ItalyOperation Shingle
Awards & Decorations
- Medal of Honor
- Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star Medal
- Purple Heartw/ 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Presidential Unit Citation
- American Defense Service Medal
- American Campaign Medal
- European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medalw/ 1 Arrowhead
- World War II Victory Medal
- Military Cross
- Medal of Military Valor (Silver)
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Maurice Lee "Footsie" Britt was an American military officer, businessman, and politician who served with distinction during World War II. Before his military service, he played professional football for the Detroit Lions in 1941. He entered active service with the U.S. Army and went on to become one of the most highly decorated soldiers of the war, notably being awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism in Italy.
During his combat service, Britt displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, suffering severe wounds that eventually resulted in the amputation of his right arm. In addition to the Medal of Honor, his extensive decorations for valor and service include the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and multiple awards of the Purple Heart.
Following his distinguished military career, Britt transitioned to business and politics, later serving as the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. His legacy remains as one of the iconic American heroes of World War II, symbolizing both athletic talent and profound battlefield valor.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Distinguished Service Cross (United States)(base 45)
+45Silver Star(base 45)
+45Military Cross(base 45)
+45Medal of Military Valor (Silver)(base 30)
+30Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×2 (5 medal types))
+265Heroic Score530 pts