Louis M. Little

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Born(1878-01-16)January 16, 1878
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 16, 1960(1960-07-16) (aged 82)
Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
Louis McCarty Little
Born(1878-01-16)January 16, 1878
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 16, 1960(1960-07-16) (aged 82)
Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1899–1942
Rank Major general
CommandsAssistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
Fleet Marine Force
Battles / warsWorld 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.

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