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    The 3rd Infantry Division announces inaugural class of Marne Hall of Fame [Image 3 of 13]

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    The 3rd Infantry Division announces inaugural class of Marne Hall of Fame

    FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

    11.16.2021

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Hull  

    3rd Infantry Division

    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.

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    Date Taken: 11.16.2021
    Date Posted: 11.16.2021 19:46
    Photo ID: 6941766
    VIRIN: 211116-A-DP764-070
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    Location: FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, US

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