William Thomas Sampson | |
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![]() William Thomas Sampson | |
Born | Palmyra, New York, U.S. | February 9, 1840
Died | May 6, 1902 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 62)
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, U.S. |
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Years of service | 1857–1902 |
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Commands | Alert Mayflower Swatara San Francisco Iowa North Atlantic Station |
Battles / wars | American Civil War
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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.