Years of service 1899 - 1942 Name Louis Little Battles and wars World War I, World War II | Rank Major General Allegiance United States of America | |
Born January 16, 1878
New York City, New York ( 1878-01-16 ) Battles/wars World War I
World War II Died July 16, 1960, Newport, Rhode Island, United States Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States Service/branch United States Marine Corps Commands held Fleet Marine Force, Pacific | ||
Louis McCarty Little (January 16, 1878—July 16, 1960) was the 11th Assistant to the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps. He was the son of Captain William McCarty Little, USN.
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Early years
Little was born January 16, 1878 in New York City, New York and after joining the Marine Corps participated in numerous conflicts including World War I, World War II and the Boxer rebellion.
By the time he retired he had achieved the rank of Major General. He died July 16, 1960 in Newport, Rhode Island and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Awards and decorations
During his military career he was awarded: China Campaign Medal (1900), Philippine Campaign Medal (1901–03), Expeditionary Medal with four bronze stars (Panama, 1903 and 1909; China, 1913–14; Haiti, 1920–21; China, 1924–27), World War I Victory Medal with Overseas Clasp, Haitian Campaign Medal (1919–20), American Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Haitian Medal of Honor and Merit in the rank of "Grand Officer" with Diploma, and Haitian Medaille Milataire (1920).