Background
II, William Nelson Little, was born on December 31, 1852 in Newburgh, New York, United States. Son of of William Nelson and Margaret (Thall) L.
II, William Nelson Little, was born on December 31, 1852 in Newburgh, New York, United States. Son of of William Nelson and Margaret (Thall) L.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1875.
Commissioned assistant engineer, 1877. Passed assistant engineer, 1886. Lieutenant Commander, 1890.
Chief engineer, 1898.
Commander, 1904; captain, 1908. Rear admiral, March 13, 1913.
Retired December 31, 1914.
Served two cruises on North. Atlantic Station, one on Asiatic Station.
Married Kate Sewell, of Brooklyn, November 23, 1876.