Maurice "Footsie" Britt of Carlisle, Arkansas, was the first American soldier in World War II to receive all of the Army's top decorations for valor in a single war, earning the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and four Purple Hearts while fighting across North Africa, Sicily, and Italy with the 3rd Infantry Division. He later served two terms as Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas alongside Governor Winthrop Rockefeller.

WHO: Rep. French Hill, Arkansas State Representative Joey Carr, Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul Lawrence (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), Dr. Charles Robinson (Chancellor, University of Arkansas), members of the Britt family, the U.S. Air Force, Arkansas National Guard, 106th Army Band, and the bust's artist, Kevin Kresse, who also created the statue of Arkansas icon Johnny Cash that resides in the U.S. Capitol.

WHAT: Maurice "Footsie" Britt Bust Unveiling

WHEN: 10:00 AM CT, Tuesday, July 7, 2026

WHERE:

Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda, Second Floor
500 Woodlane StLittle Rock, AR 72201

Press:

Further inquiries can be directed to Rep. Hill's Communications Director, Travis Evans.