Louis M. Little

Louis McCarty Little was the 11th assistant [commandant of the Marine Corps]. He was the son of Captain William McCarty Little, USN.

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, Philippine Campaign Medal, Marine [Corps Expeditionary Medal] with four bronze stars, World War I [Victory Medal (United States)|World War I Victory Medal] with Overseas Clasp, Haitian Campaign Medal, 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.