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Mary Ludwig Hayes also said to be known as Molly Pitcher fought in the Battle of Monmouth during the American Revolution. At the time, the nickname Molly was very common for woman named Mary. Mary Hayes, attended to soldiers during the revolution by giving them water. After her husband fell to injury, it has been said that she continued to fight in his place by swabbing and loading his cannon. The nickname Molly Pitcher derived from her service and good deeds during the time period.

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