William T. Sampson

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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.

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William Thomas Sampson
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William Thomas Sampson
Born(1840-02-09)February 9, 1840
Palmyra, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 1902(1902-05-06) (aged 62)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried
AllegianceFlag_of_the_United_States_%281896%E2%80%931908%29.svg United States
Service/branchNaval_jack_of_the_United_States_%281896%E2%80%931908%29.svg United States Navy
Years of service18571902
RankUSN_Rear_Admiral_rank_insignia.jpg Rear admiral
Commands heldAlert
Mayflower
Swatara
San Francisco
Iowa
North Atlantic Station
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Spanish–American War

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