William T. Sampson

William Thomas Sampson
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
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1857–1902
Rank Rear admiral
CommandsAlert
Mayflower
Swatara
San Francisco
Iowa
North Atlantic Station
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War

Spanish–American War

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.