Louis M. Little
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BornJanuary 16, 1878
New York City, New York, U.S.
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 16, 1960 (aged 82)
Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
Place of burial
Allegiance
United States of America
Louis McCarty Little | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 16, 1878 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 16, 1960 (aged 82) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1899–1942 |
| Rank | |
| Commands | Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Fleet Marine Force |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
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.
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.