Edwin Loren Little was born in North Poultney, Vermont, on October 24, 1918, the son of Charles and Jessie (Streeter) Little. Early in his life, at age 10, Little came to the rescue of a downed flyer in need of water. His assistance earned him a brief ride in the aircraft and turned young Little's mind towards flying. At another time, Little persuaded his mother to take in a young pilot as a boarder in exchange for flying lessons for Edwin.
Edwin Little began his military career in the early days of World War II when he earned his pilot's wings and flew 25 bombing mission over Europe. He continued in this career after the war, received a commission in the regular Army, and entered the US Air Force at its inception. His duties took him to several locations in the US and Europe. While on assignment in Germany, Little flew missions during the Berlin airlift. He rose from pilot to squadron leader and up through group commander, mostly in supply and logistics units. He eventually reached the rank of Brigadier General in 1968. General Little retired from the service in 1970 and passed away in 2004. More extensive biographical information on General Little is available in file 0 of the collection.
From the description of General Edwin L. Little papers, 1933-1989. (Vermont Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 756836808
