| Surname: | Little |
| Initials: | W B |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | P/162 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the Military Cross, 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 11/10/1914. Formerly Pte. (later Sgt) 1 King's Dragoon Guards. No. 4852. Transferred to MMP 25/9/1914. He was commissioned in the 5 Dragoon Guards, 24/11/1914. Address: The Crib, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Attached to 1 Machine Gun Squadron in 1917. He died 25/6/1935 at 8 Fitzharris Avenue, Bournemouth and is buried in Wimbourne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth. Will Butler Little. Extract from The Broad Arrow 8 January 1915. The following Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers to be Sec. Lieut. for service in the field. 5 Dragoon Guards. Sergt. W B Little, From Military Mounted Police: 29 Nov 1915. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Military Cross (London Gazette: 30950 Page: 12080 Oct. 15, 1918) |
| Citation: | Citation for Military Cross, Lieut. William Butler Little, 1 King's Dragoon Guards attached Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry).For conspicuous gallantry and clever handling of a section of four guns detailed to reinforce a squadron who were expected to counter-attack. Not knowing the location of this squadron, he reconnoitered the route under heavy machine gun fire, then succeeded in reaching his objective without casualties in time to help the squadron. He showed daring and enter prise and marked ability to command. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/112 Page: 153 June 22, 1903) |
| Citation: | Awarded whilst serving as a Sgt in the 1 King's Dragoon Guards. Clasp "Orange Free State". Also Awarded the Clasps "Transvaal", "South Africa 1901" and "South Africa 1902" on medal roll WO 100/112, page 135, dated 4/4/1903. |