USS Little

Last updated October 24, 2021

Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Little for Captain George Little.

USS Little (DD-79), was a Wickes-class destroyer, launched in 1918. In 1940 she was later redesignated a high-speed transport with the hull symbol APD-4. She was sunk in action off Guadalcanal in 1942.
USS Little (DD-803), was a Fletcher-class destroyer, launched in 1944. She was sunk in action during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945.

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