Chapter 108 Optimistic Prediction

After the award ceremony, many brothers of E Company left doubts in their hearts. That is, Parks did not receive the high honor of the Cross of Excellence in Service. In fact, in their hearts, Parks' performance was definitely worth the eleven people who won the cross, but now Parks has unexpectedly lost the election.

"Damn it!" After he dispersed, White scolded angrily. Although he could also win the Silver Star Medal, he was not happy at all. In his opinion, it was unfair to Parks.

"Don't complain, you should be satisfied, White, the Silver Star Medal is not easy to get!" Cabo said sourly, "It's all luck, isn't it? All right, I'll go first. I wish you good luck!"

But no matter what, it is impossible to change. However, in the end, he also won the Silver Star Medal, and the brothers who participated in the commandos seemed very happy.

"Parks!" Winters nodded to him, "Go to the company!" With that, he waited to go to Lianbu with Parks.

Nixon is already waiting in the company. He watched the two people come in, then raised the cup and said with a smile, "Congratulations! General Taylor will go to Company E in the afternoon for the award of commandos.

"It seems that he attaches great importance to it!" Winters smiled and said, "This is a good thing for the commandos!"

"Dick, Major Horton asked me to tell you to go to the battalion." Nixon laughed.

"Well, I hope those guys in Lianli are not in trouble!" Winters nodded, then greeted Pax and Nixon and left for the camp.

"Good thing or bad thing?" Parks looked at Nixon.

Nixon poured a glass of wine for Parks, handed it over and smiled, "I think it should be a good thing!" We'll find out later!"

Winters arrived at the entrance of the camp department, sorted out his clothes first, and then raised his hand to knock on the door. Then I heard the sound of "please come in" from inside. Winters pushed the door in, and then found that Captain Sink was also inside, with Major Horton as well as Lieutenant Colonel Stry and others. They saw Winters coming in and nodded to him.

"Are you all right, brothers?" Head of Sink took the initiative to come over and talk to Winters, "You know, I applied for the Medal of Honor for you and Parks, but when it was under review, it was like this. But this is also a very high honor.

Winters nodded. He didn't understand what Captain Sink meant. So don't say anything at all.

Sink nodded to him and said, "It's just something wrong with Parks. You know, a reporter sued him halfway, which made it difficult for the superiors to do, so he had to downgrade his honor. I hope you can have a good talk with him. I don't want him to have any emotional problems. He has always been the pride of the 506 regiment.

"I know!" Winters felt a little better. In the matter of Parks, it seems that the upper class is not blind. At least he can think of taking care of a lieutenant, which is already very good. "Thank you, Colonel!"

"Well, by the way, in the afternoon, General Taylor will go to Company E to meet his brothers, mainly to thank your company for guarding Carington's defenses alone. He will personally reward those commandos who have won the Silver Star Medal and prepare well!" Colonel Sink said and patted Winters' arm, "Work hard, Dick."

After Colonel Sink finished speaking, he went out with Lieutenant Colonel Stry. It seemed that they were waiting for Winters here. Watching Colonel Sink leave, Major Horton came over. He stood in front of Winters and smiled, "Well done, Winters. Colonel Sink said that you are fully qualified to be promoted to captain.

Major Horton took out the silver bar and put it on Winters' collar. He stretched out his hand to him and smiled, "Congratulations, Captain Winters!"

"Thank you, sir!" Winters shook hands with him and then saluted. This was his promotion again, and after receiving the Cross of Merit for Service, Winters was a little excited.

When returning to the company, Parks and Nixon saw the double silver bars on his collar, and Nixon couldn't help whistling: "Wow - Captain Winters!"

"Congratulations!" Parks stretched out his hand to Winters and held it. This is his sincere joy for Winters. And this is what Winters deserves. He led Company E to a series of victories, which were the biggest cornerstone of his promotion. And what's more valuable is that he can win the trust of his brothers. Just like the trust of the brothers in themselves now. This is what I can feel. It is the most precious thing.

In the afternoon, Taylor came to E Company for inspection! The officers and soldiers of Company E gathered in an open space in front of the camp. General Taylor stood at the front desk of the open space, waved his hand and shouted, "Okay, guys, let's forget the formation for the time being. Come around.

"What the hell is this old man doing?" Malaki asked Moore beside him in a low voice.

"Who knows!" Moore said absent-mindedly that for him, the general said something that might be important, but the most important thing was whether he could have a holiday or when to end the war was what he wanted to hear most.

General Taylor's opening remarks were very direct. He said loudly to the officers and soldiers of Company E, "I am proud of you. You are the pride of the 101st Division, and all the honors are on your heads!" What he said naturally refers to the performance of Company E in the defensive battle, the line of defense they held.

"I know he said a lot, but what do I remember most, do you know?" Marachi continued to whisper to Moore, "That's what he once said: hit it hard for three days and three nights, and then I'll withdraw you. If his words can be fulfilled, I think the brothers will be very happy, more than listening to his speech.

"God knows if it's true. You know that he is just a division commander, and there is also a commander and General Eisenhower above him. If General Eisenhower said that, I would like to believe it!" At this time, Luz beside Malachi suddenly said with a smile.

"Listen, guys!" Li Pu inserted a cold sentence on the side. Then the conversation between the three of them ended. Obviously, General Taylor was still in high spirits. He kept waving his hand and looked very imposing.

"I know that in this company, there are also some excellent soldiers and officers who have gone deep behind enemy lines, fought bravely, rescued our soldiers and destroyed the German headquarters. Today, I specially awarded them a medal. Each of them received the Silver Star Medal. They deserve it." Taylor suddenly said with a smile, "But I don't think the Silver Star Medal is enough. They should also get the Cross, because they are real warriors."

Then he suddenly added: "Of course, the premise is that I have the power to decide what medal to award." His words caused a burst of laughter among the E Company brothers.

Eleven commandos went to the stage and received the award from General Taylor. Every time he awards a medal to a team member, his relatives will clap his hands and say, "Well done" or "You're great."

Parks was the last one to be awarded. Taylor put it on him with his own hands, patted his hand, and looked at him with a smile and said, "You know, when I was awarded the Cross in the morning, I had an impulse to punch General Bradley, because the person who should have won't get it. But I can't yet. He is my officer. This mood should be the same as your current mood!"

His words made everyone smile. Parks saluted him and then said calmly with a smile, "No, General, I'm proud to serve in the 101st Division."

General Taylor patted his arm and nodded. He was very satisfied with Parks' performance. Not only because of his merits, but also because of his obedience and calmness. After the awarding team went down, he suddenly laughed and said, "I know there are no reporters here today, so I will have a piece of news to reveal to you as compensation for the commandos."

"What I want to say is," General Taylor continued, "now the war is going well. In my opinion, there is a possibility that by Christmas, we may enter Berlin.

As soon as his words fell, E Company burst into cheers. This is the news they want to hear the most. Although the war has only been going on for a few days, the torture brought by the war has fed them.

"God!" Carper touched his chest, and then there was a burst of ecstasy. To be honest, he has had enough. These days, he has been scolding the damn war and the damn Germans in his heart.

"We can go back alive!" Gernelly hugged Tybert beside him and laughed, "God, that's great. I think I will be able to hold on until Christmas. I want to go home for Christmas."

In fact, the topic of ending the battle at Christmas has been circulating in E Company for a long time. Everyone usually thinks about it in their hearts and dares not really confirm it, even if the rumor comes from some officers. But now this is from General Taylor's mouth, which undoubtedly convinced all the brothers.

"I can't believe it. I think I must make it through Christmas." When Winters returned to the company, he said to Nixon, "I want to plan my post-war life now."

"Do you want a job?" Nixon laughed and said, "What do you think of New Jersey? I saw the Nixon Fertilizer Products Company there, and I know someone there.

"No, no, I haven't figured it out yet!" Winters smiled and said, "Maybe I will build a farm in the countryside. What do you think of me being a farmer? I like the smell of the wheat field.

"It's a good idea!" Wales laughed and said, "But I think I'll drive a taxi. And I have to plan to prepare Betty's wedding dress soon. I have always kept that pair of umbrellas. I think we're going to England soon. I'll make it the most beautiful wedding dress there. I can't believe how beautiful Betty would be if she wore it!"

Parks couldn't help shaking his head. The blind optimism of the Allied command would obviously harm these people. Wales said to Parks, "I know you have never believed that we can end the fight before Christmas. Now it seems that you will still lose.

Parks looked at Wales' excited company, shook his head and smiled, "Originally, I didn't want to spoil your fun. However, I still have to say, don't be happy too early. Our prospects are not as optimistic as we now!"

(to be continued)