William Dodge Sample | |
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| Born | March 9, 1898 Buffalo, New York, US |
| Died | October 2, 1945 (aged 47) over Japan |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1918–1945 |
| Rank |  Rear admiral |
| Commands | Scouting Squadron VS-1 Fighter Squadron VF-5 USS Santee (CVE-29) USS Intrepid (CV-11) USS Hornet (CV-12) Carrier Division 27 Carrier Division 22 |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Navy Commendation Medal |
William Dodge Sample (March 9, 1898 – October 2, 1945) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy and an Escort Carrier Division commander in World War II. He was the youngest rear admiral in the Pacific Theater of World War II.