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Capt. Maurice L. “Footsie” Britt: While playing for the Detroit Lions, Capt. Britt was drafted in December 1941. He was assigned to Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. On Oct. 29, 1943, First Lt. Britt received the Silver Star for his actions at Acerno, Italy. On January 24, 1944, two days after landing at Anzio, Capt. Britt received the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic actions. Britt would also earn the Bronze Star with Valor. As the commander of Company L, he received the Medal of Honor and a battlefield promotion for his extraordinary actions against the enemy at Mignano, Italy. Britt lost his right arm from an enemy artillery shell on Feb. 12, 1944, and was the first Soldier to earn all of the military’s top awards in a single war.
| Date Taken: | 11.16.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.16.2021 19:46 |
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