Deborah Sampson: A Revolutionary War Hero
Deborah Sampson, born on April 17, 1760, in Plympton, Massachusetts, came from a prominent Pilgrim family lineage, including Gov. William Bradford and military leader Myles Standish. Despite her distinguished ancestry, her childhood was marked by poverty after her father abandoned the family.
In 1782, Sampson disguised herself as a man, binding her chest with a tight cloth and adopting a male name to enlist in the Continental Army's elite light infantry. For 17 months, she participated in dangerous missions and fought in brutal hand-to-hand combat.
Her bravery earned her an honorable discharge after a Philadelphia doctor discovered her true identity in 1783.
Fight for Recognition
After her military service, Sampson faced a decades-long battle for the military pension she had earned. Her determination and perseverance ultimately led to recognition of her service as a veteran.
Author's summary: Deborah Sampson fought in the Revolutionary War disguised as a man.
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