Chapter 22 Silver Star Medal

"You are already incoherent, Malaqi!" Gernelly smiled and raised his chest high. Such pride fills the chest so that everyone almost forgets fatigue and pain.

"They completed the 118-mile long-distance march in only 72 hours, and there was bad weather of rain and snow on the way." Stryll lowered his voice and said to Colonel Sink, "They have completely defeated those arrogant Japanese people."

Sink nodded: "I'm proud of them!"

In front of Colonel Sink, the officers and soldiers of the second battalion were standing. Although they were very tired, they all stood upright. It was crowded with onlookers. In the square, there are also reporters holding cameras and cameras. After reporting, the march of the second battalion has become the focus of attention of all Americans.

It is said that when I was raging in the Pacific Ocean, the United States needed a team of heroes and individuals. This is the time to promote this heroic group. All Americans need the courage to fight back the Japanese army in the Pacific and the German army in Europe.

Colonel Sink delivered a brief speech to the officers and soldiers of the second battalion in the square. He was very confident and he was in high spirits, but there was nothing to blame. After all, tired soldiers needed to summon up courage.

"You will be an invincible group that will guide the American people to pursue victory. Now we have defeated those arrogant people, which shows what a heroic team you are and what a brave soldiers you are!" Sink's last arm made a powerful downward split in the air.

"In recognition of the officers and soldiers who have performed well in this long march, Major Horton, Lieutenant Winster and Sergeant Parks will be awarded the Silver Star Medal. Private Maraqi will receive the Purple Heart Medal. Colonel Sink announced the officers and soldiers who received the medal.

Four people stood out of the team with their heads held high. Colonel Sink and Lieutenant Colonel Stryll personally presented them with medals.

"I look forward to a better performance in the second battalion! Major!" (d.) Sink personally wore the medal in front of Major Horton. Salute and shake hands.

"I will, sir!" Horton answered loudly.

Sink walked to Lieutenant Winster with a smile: "I always thought you were a good soldier, and I was right. Do it well, Lieutenant. Our team needs officers like you.

Winster made a solemn salute, leaned slightly forward, and Colonel Sink wore the medal in front of him.

"Sergeant Parks!" Sink stood in front of Parks and looked at him with an intriguing smile.

"Aa, sir!" Parks raised his hand to salute, which was a very standard military salute.

Sink put the medal on his chest and patted him on the shoulder: "Sergeant, you are the best soldier of the 506th Regiment I have ever seen. You are excellent, team spirit, and have made great contributions to the whole team. I think you have also contributed a lot to this march. Good job, I hope I can wear more medals for you with my own hands!"

"Thank you, sir!" Parks straightened his chest and said, "There must be a chance."

"Well, good luck!" Colonel Sink stretched out his hand and shook hands with Parks. At this time, the reporters waited for this moment, and the flash suddenly flashed frequently. Set this picture to the frame. This is the spiritual food that all the American people need most, and the photo of a soldier named Parks shaking hands with Colonel Sink will become the front-page headlines of major newspapers and become popular in the United States.

This is also the result that Colonel Sink wants. Fame and interests are also necessary results of this march.

Malaqi was also commended, and he felt like he was really dreaming. So much so that many people congratulated him after the ceremony.

"This is just a dream!" Marage said to White, "I just insisted on finishing the whole process. I didn't expect that I was really lucky to be commended. Colonel Sink is really generous."

"Hey hey, Marage, you have won the Purple Star Medal before you go to the battlefield. It seems that it feels good to get the medal. It was awarded by Colonel Sink himself!" White is a little jealous.

"Why can't you get hurt or something and walk like me?" Maranqi ignored White's sour tone, "Don't just look at me. Parks won the Silver Star Medal."

Parks was a little surprised that he could win the Silver Star Medal, but his conversation with Winster let him know the reason for the medal. He saw him and Lieutenant Nixon in Winster's barracks.

"You must have some questions! Sergeant." Nixon smiled and poured a glass of wine to Parks as usual.

"Yes, lieutenant." Parks nodded.

"Because you have made outstanding contributions to the second battalion." Winster nodded and motioned him to sit down. "Colo. Sink's original plan was that 30 to 40 people would not be completed because of the bad weather."

"The result is that there are less than ten people now." Nixon took a sip of wine, "This result is very surprising. Later, Colonel Hatten submitted an application for your medal, and Colonel Sink praised you when he saw it.

Wonster also smiled at this time: "Because of this, I also got the opportunity to win the medal because I recommended it to Major Horton in time, so I still have to thank you!"

Parks knew that Winster spoke like this, but he just expressed his gratitude and goodwill to himself. Because he knew that even if he did not recommend himself, he would receive a medal from Colonel Sink. After all, Colonel Sink had a very good impression of him. It is very important that Colonel Sink is a subjective person.

"Coloon Sink wants to see you." After a pause, Winster said to Parks.

"What?" Parks was a little surprised. This should be the second time that Colonel Sink will summon himself. It is rare for a colonel to summon a soldier twice.

"Yes, he wants to ask you something! Go ahead! Go to the temporary regimental headquarters. Nixon nodded to him, "It's a good thing, maybe it's because of your contribution to this march."

"Thank you, Lieutenant!" Parks got up and said goodbye.

Sink wanted to summon himself again, which surprised Parks. Under normal circumstances, senior officers will not directly and continuously summon soldiers unless there are special circumstances.

"Sergeant Parks, nice to see you again!" In the regimental headquarters, Colonel Sink and Stryor were tasting coffee. Sink saw Parks entering the door and stood up happily.

"Yes, sir! It's nice to meet you, too." Parks stood upright with a series of solemnity.

"Sit's a break, Sergeant, you don't have to be so nervous." Sink smiled and motioned to Parks.

"After so many days of observation, I found that you are an excellent soldier." Colonel Sink said, "Do you know that you are a national celebrity now?"

"Your officer?" Parks looked at Colonel Sink doubtfully.

At this time, Lieutenant Colonel Stryr came over, picked up a few newspapers from the table and handed them to Parks.

"Look, young man, there are large photos of you in these newspapers." Stryll smiled, "The Los Angeles Times, the Saturday Post, and the famous Wall Street News, you are now their favorite."

"Your officer?" Parks took over the newspaper and looked at Sink and Stry with doubt. It's not that he doesn't know that he will be in the media, but it's really unexpected to be noticed by these influential media and distributed all over the United States.

"Well, you know, since the devil attacked our Pearl Harbor, the whole people of the United States have been troubled by defeatism, which is the result that President Roosevelt does not want to see. Although we slaughtered the little Japanese in the sea battle of Midway Island, the truth of victory will be very long, and the process is very dark and painful. Colonel Sink smiled, "Now the American people need heroes, Parks!"

Parks understood. He nodded and said to Colonel Sink, "So, sir, what do you need me to do?"

"So now I'm going to suspend you." Colonel Sink said, "The time is 30 days. You will go to Washington, New York and other places to promote the war bonds of the political axe."

This means that you are going to leave the E company. Although Parks was reluctant to give up, he had to obey the order. After all, once he toured to promote public debt, he would be more famous and get more opportunities for promotion. But the brothers who left Company E like this, Parks was unwilling.

"Your officer!" Parks frowned, "I... I'm leaving E Company, leaving my brothers?"

Colonel Sink saw Parks' reluctance and nodded with some satisfaction: "If you do publicity, your position should be assigned separately by the division department, but if you are reluctant to leave your brothers, I will ask the above. Maybe you may come back. Parks, don't worry about your position.

Parks nodded and then said to Sink, "Thank you, sir."

"No, you deserve it." Sink said, "Well, that's all for today's talk. I think if you leave tomorrow, you will definitely have something to pack up."

Lt. Colonel Stryll called the door. Parks saluted before he went out.

"A good soldier!" Stryll smiled. Sink listened and nodded and smiled.

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