David was born at Bacchus Marsh, VIC in 1893 to David Armstrong Little⁽²⁾ and Mary Ann Harrigan (or Hannigan). David had two brothers, Leo and Gerald, who are also remembered in the Avenue.

David was an Electrical Engineer in Sydney when he enlisted in the AIF, 22^nd Reinforcements, Australian Flying Corps on the 8^th of July 1918, aged 25 - mustered an Electrician, rank Air Mechanic 3^rd Class. He embarked aboard the SS Zealandic in October, disembarking in London in December.

In February 1919 David was promoted to Air Mechanic 2^nd Class. He embarked for Australia in September aboard the Port Sydney, disembarking at Melbourne in November and was discharged from the AIF two weeks later.

1. He was with the 22ND Reinforcements AFC
2. David Little was Bacchus Marsh Shire Secretary and Engineer. Also he prepared the plans for Morven homestead.