Graduated as the Valedictorian of Lonoke High School
Continued education at the University of Arkansas
Received Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism
Army Reserve commission as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry through Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps
played Professional football for the Detroit Lions during the 1941 season
Rank: Captain
Division: 3d Infantry Division
entered active duty in December 1941
received a partial deferment to entering active duty until after 1941 foot ball season
Definition: the highest U.S. military decoration, awarded by Congress to a member of the armed forces for gallantry and bravery in combat, at the risk of life and above and beyond the call of duty.
Maurice L. Britt earned the Medal of honor
Mignano, Italy WWll
lead a handful of his men in repelling a counterattack by approximately 100 Germans against his company positions
Disdaining enemy hand grenades and close range machine pistol, machine gun, and rifle