Louis McCarty Little (January 16, 1878 – July 16, 1960) was the 11th assistant commandant of the Marine Corps. He was the son of Captain William McCarty Little, USN.
Louis McCarty Little | |
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| Born | January 16, 1878 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 16, 1960 (aged 82) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Service years | 1899–1942 |
Rank |  Major general |
| Commands | Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Fleet Marine Force |
Conflicts | World War I World War II |
Early years
editLittle 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
editDuring his military career he was awarded: China Campaign Medal (1900), Philippine Campaign Medal (1901–03), Marine Corps 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).
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References
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- "Major General Louis McCarty Little, USMC". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marie Corps. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2009.