United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Maurice Wagg
Coxswain
1840 – 1926
Coxswain Maurice Wagg served the U.S. Navy. Maurice was 85 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Coxswain
Medal of Honor
31 December 1862 · USS Rhode Island, Cape Hatteras · Coxswain, U.S. Navy.
Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor off Hatteras, 31 December 1862. Participating in the hazardous task of rescuing the officers and crew of the sinking Monitor, Wagg distinguished himself by meritorious conduct during this operation.
45, 31 December 1864.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
45, 31 December 1864.
Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor off Hatteras, 31 December 1862. Participating in the hazardous task of rescuing the officers and crew of the sinking Monitor, Wagg distinguished himself by meritorious conduct during this operation.
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