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| ⚫ | The '''Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher''' is bestowed by the [[U.S. Field Artillery Association]] (USFAA) and the [[Air Defense Artillery Association]] (ADAA) to recognize wives who have voluntarily contributed in a significant way to the improvement of the U.S. Field Artillery or Air Defense Artillery Communities. The award is named after [[Molly Pitcher]] who distinguished herself during the American revolutionary war.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Espinoza |first1=Miriam |title=In the age of Covid-19 1st Cavalry Division Artillery finds a way to keep traditions alive |url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/413162/age-covid-19-1st-cavalry-division-artillery-finds-way-keep-traditions-alive |website=dvidshub.net |access-date=2 February 2024}}</ref> |
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[[Image:MollyPitcher.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Molly Pitcher]] ]] |
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==USFAA and ADAA awards background== |
==USFAA and ADAA awards background== |
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The USFAA and ADAA processes three awards for worthy artillery men and their supportive spouses: The Ancient Order of [[Saint Barbara]], the Honorable [[Order of Saint Barbara]], and the |
The USFAA and ADAA processes three awards for worthy artillery men and their supportive spouses: The Ancient Order of [[Saint Barbara]], the Honorable [[Order of Saint Barbara]], and the Artillery Order of [[Molly Pitcher]] (ADAA) or the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher (USFAA). Each award has specific requirements for induction. |
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==Nomination Process - Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher== |
==Nomination Process - Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher== |
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The award authority for the Artillery Order of Molly pitcher is decentralized to the Field Artillery commanders, [[Lieutenant Colonel]] or above. Such commanders may approve the award for individuals in their communities. When there is no such Field Artillery |
The award authority for the Artillery Order of Molly pitcher is decentralized to the Field Artillery commanders, [[Lieutenant Colonel]] or above. Such commanders may approve the award for individuals in their communities. When there is no such Field Artillery commander available, the Commanding General of the United States Army Field Artillery Center at [[Fort Sill]] is the approving authority for the Artillery Order of Molly pitcher. The Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher recognizes individuals who have voluntarily contributed in a significant way to the improvement of the Field Artillery Community. |
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==Nomination Process - Honorable Order of Molly Pitcher== |
==Nomination Process - Honorable Order of Molly Pitcher== |
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The nominating and approving authority for the Order of Molly Pitcher is the first ADA Battalion or Brigade Commander in the chain of command. If no ADA Battalion or Brigade Commander exists, the senior ADA commander in the organization will forward the nomination to the ADA Association at [[Fort Bliss]]. The packet will be forwarded to the Commanding General for review and final decision. |
The nominating and approving authority for the Order of Molly Pitcher is the first FA or ADA Battalion or FA Brigade Commander in the chain of command. If no FA of ADA Battalion or Brigade Commander exists, the senior FA or ADA commander in the organization will forward the nomination to the ADA Association at [[Fort Bliss]] or the United States Field Artillery Association at Fort Sill. The packet will be forwarded to the Commanding General for review and final decision. |
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==The Order of Molly Pitcher Medallion== |
==The Order of Molly Pitcher Medallion== |
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The ''Order of Molly Pitcher Medallion'' represents the award and induction of the woman honored. It is worn as the recipient deems appropriate and may hang from |
The ''Order of Molly Pitcher Medallion'' represents the award and induction of the woman honored. It is worn as the recipient deems appropriate and may hang from a gold chain or may be worn as a pin. |
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==Who was Molly Pitcher?== |
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See the Wikipedia article [[Molly Pitcher]]. |
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Mary Ludwig Hays was born in 1763 to a German dairy farmer in Pennsylvania. She began her career as a maid to Dr. William Irvine at age 13. She later retired to marry John Casper Mc Cauly, a barber. In 1775 he enlisted in the Colonial Artillery and Mary was there every step of the way. At the Battle of Monmouth she used a pitcher to carry water from a nearby spring to thirsty and dying soldiers, even to her former employer, Dr. Irvine. After her husband was wounded, she took over his cannon. These deeds earned her recognition from George Washington and her nickname, Molly Pitcher. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20111002191546/http://www.usfaa.com/usfaa_awards/index.html www.usfaa.com] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20111002192653/http://www.usfaa.com/usfaa_awards/about_molly.html www.usfaa.com about Molly Pitcher] |
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[[Category:Military awards and decorations of the United States]] |
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[[Category:Women in war]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:19, 2 February 2024
The Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher is bestowed by the U.S. Field Artillery Association (USFAA) and the Air Defense Artillery Association (ADAA) to recognize wives who have voluntarily contributed in a significant way to the improvement of the U.S. Field Artillery or Air Defense Artillery Communities. The award is named after Molly Pitcher who distinguished herself during the American revolutionary war.[1]
USFAA and ADAA awards background
[edit]The USFAA and ADAA processes three awards for worthy artillery men and their supportive spouses: The Ancient Order of Saint Barbara, the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, and the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher (ADAA) or the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher (USFAA). Each award has specific requirements for induction.
Nomination Process - Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher
[edit]The award authority for the Artillery Order of Molly pitcher is decentralized to the Field Artillery commanders, Lieutenant Colonel or above. Such commanders may approve the award for individuals in their communities. When there is no such Field Artillery commander available, the Commanding General of the United States Army Field Artillery Center at Fort Sill is the approving authority for the Artillery Order of Molly pitcher. The Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher recognizes individuals who have voluntarily contributed in a significant way to the improvement of the Field Artillery Community.
Nomination Process - Honorable Order of Molly Pitcher
[edit]The nominating and approving authority for the Order of Molly Pitcher is the first FA or ADA Battalion or FA Brigade Commander in the chain of command. If no FA of ADA Battalion or Brigade Commander exists, the senior FA or ADA commander in the organization will forward the nomination to the ADA Association at Fort Bliss or the United States Field Artillery Association at Fort Sill. The packet will be forwarded to the Commanding General for review and final decision.
The Order of Molly Pitcher Medallion
[edit]The Order of Molly Pitcher Medallion represents the award and induction of the woman honored. It is worn as the recipient deems appropriate and may hang from a gold chain or may be worn as a pin.
References
[edit]- ^ Espinoza, Miriam. "In the age of Covid-19 1st Cavalry Division Artillery finds a way to keep traditions alive". dvidshub.net. Retrieved 2 February 2024.