William T. Sampson
American Civil War
- Blockade of the South
- Sinking of USS Patapsco
Spanish–American War
- Blockade of Cuba
- Bombardment of San Juan
- Battle of Santiago de Cuba
William Thomas Sampson (9 February 1840 – 6 May 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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