The Herbert A. Littleton Detachment 1261 of the Marine Corps League meets at 6:30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Hall located in Veterans Memorial Park Acorn, Arkansas.

The Detachment is named after PFC Herbert A. Littleton a Marine, born in Mena Arkansas, that was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for selfless actions in the Korean Conflict.

The League is a veteran's organization of the U.S. Marines. It is composed of Marines and former Marines with honorable service. Our aim is to perpetuate the traditions and spirit of the U.S. Marine Corps through the continuous association of Marines who served under the Eagle, Globe and Anchor at any time, in war or peace.

The only membership qualification to be a member of Herbert A. Littleton Detatchment 1261 is honorable service in excess of 90 days in the Marines or as a FMF Corpsman. All active duty Marines or honorably discharged Marines are welcome and encouraged to join.

Some of our current projects are the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, assisting the Salvation Army with fundraising efforts, our food consession booth at the annual Lum and Abner Days, the annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball, and installation and dedication of the Herbert A. Littleton Memorial at the Polk County Courthouse.

up coming events
Lum and Abner at jansen Park We will have a booth set up in Jansen park selling food and drinks and Recruiting
Marine Corps Ball November 6th at Mena Country Club
this is expected too be our best Ball yet !
 Last year was a great time for all.

Special Projects we are involved with :
Eagle Scout Award
We Honor all who achieve the rank of Eagle Scout

Toys for Tots program
We work with local charity's Too provide toys to any child
any donation given to the marine Corps league will be used 100% for the purpose