Fort Bragg families celebrate legendary artillery military spouse Molly Pitcher
Mary Hays’ husband collapsed after being wounded on the battlefield.In the midst of the Revolutionary War, Hays jumped on her cannon to continue her husband’s job during the Battle of Monmouth, said Capt. Sara Roger, battery commander for Alpha Battery of 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment.“The Battle of Monmouth continued on for hours, and she continued sacrificing her own life and service by continually bringing water forward to […]
