William T. Sampson
American admiral (1840-1902) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Thomas Sampson (February 9, 1840 – May 6, 1902) was a United States Navy rear admiral known for his victory in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War.
American admiral (1840-1902)
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Born | (1840-02-09)February 9, 1840 Palmyra, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 6, 1902(1902-05-06) (aged 62) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, U.S. |
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Years of service | 1857–1902 |
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Commands held | Alert Mayflower Swatara San Francisco Iowa North Atlantic Station |
Battles/wars | American Civil War
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