Molly Hays McCauley (Molly "Pitcher")
Most people only know her as Molly Pitcher but there is a story behind her name, she was not always called this. Mary Ludwig, which was her birth name, later known as Molly McCauly was born in New Jersey but moved to Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1768 to be a servant. She later became a camp follower after marrying William Hays. While following her husband during the war she took on roles of taking care of the sick, and helped with the cooking and cleaning.
Molly McCauley was given the nickname Molly "Pitcher" during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778 when she brought water back and forth for the hot and thirsty soldiers who were on the battlefield. Once when she was bringing water back she witnessed her husband get shot in the arm and she took over in his place. Molly was later named Sergeant Molly after George Washington was informed of her heroic actions.
Molly McCauley was given the nickname Molly "Pitcher" during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778 when she brought water back and forth for the hot and thirsty soldiers who were on the battlefield. Once when she was bringing water back she witnessed her husband get shot in the arm and she took over in his place. Molly was later named Sergeant Molly after George Washington was informed of her heroic actions.