Chapter 173 Signature

On the first day of the holiday in Company E, Lieutenant Parks went to the division, and now the division is located in Eindhoven. Although the operation failed, the Allies have been occupying a place in the Netherlands as a stronghold to counterattack the German army. Before going, Parks sent Carl and Sesia's father and daughter away. Carl is going to Eindhoven, where he has the head of the Dutch underground resistance that he has contacted before, who are now openly active and recruiting.

Sesia was a little reluctant, but she still had to leave with her father. When she turned around, she turned around and smiled at Parks and said, "Don't lose it!"

"What?" Parks looked at her doubtfully.

"Bear!" Sehia stretched out her hands forward, made a stupid bear's move, and then turned around and followed Carl away. The skirt she was wearing and the turban of the floral cloth on her head floated slightly in the wind.

Parks did not go with Carl's father and daughter, and the division sent a major to pick him up. The car was a little bumpy on the winding and not very flat road. This time, Parks was the only one. He staggered in the car and looked at the scenery around him, and suddenly had a feeling of being separated from the world. This birth and death are like a dream, and there is such an untruthful feeling.

He wrote a report last night, writing all the combat experiences on the report. As he wrote, the scenes of the battle and the faces of his brothers would come to his mind. Klinken died and Frank was injured. He had learned that he had joined the 82nd division brothers and was sent to the hospital in the rear. But when it comes to Klinken's death, Parks was still a little distracted. Although he has always comforted himself in his heart, Lincoln's death is worth it.

The report was handed over to the commander of Sink that night, and he immediately sent someone to the division headquarters. I believe that at this time, General Taylor knew everything, not to mention the British briefing and General Urkert's written statement.

The car stopped at a beautiful hotel in Eanderhofen, where officers and non-commissioned officers kept coming in and out. When Parks got out of the car, the major in the same car smiled at him and said, "Please come in. The general is waiting for you inside!"

Parks followed the major, feeling a little uneasy. It's not the first time to see General Taylor, but he is still a little nervous. He keeps tidying up his military uniforms and ties, trying to make himself look more neat and energetic. He followed the major to the second floor, walked through a corridor, and then stood outside the door of a large hall.

The major opened the door slightly, then reached in and out of his head and said softly to the inside: "I'm sorry, excuse me. General Taylor, Lieutenant Parks has arrived!" After getting permission, the major withdrew his head, closed the door and said to Parks, "You go in alone, and General Taylor is in there."

Parks coughed dryly, then tidied up his military uniform, tie and hat again, straightened his waist, and then pushed the door in. The major behind him immediately gently closed the open door.

This is a very mine conference room. A long table is placed in the middle, covered with blankets, as well as combat sand tables, military maps, etc. Several people sit beside the table. Judging from the military uniforms, there are the British, the Polish and the U.S. military. The two British generals Parks sitting opposite knew each other. They were General Urkert and Brigadier General John Forost, and a familiar figure with his back to him. The Pole, Admiral Sushaboski, and General Taylor stood in front of the table.

Parks came in and attracted their attention. General Urkett and Brigadier General John Frost smiled at Parks, and Admiral Sushaboski turned around and nodded at Parks. And General Taylor also nodded to himself.

"Lieutenant Parks, please sit down!" General Taylor smiled at Parks.

"Thank you, General!" Parks thanked them politely and sat down in the chair next to him. He didn't think he could sit at the table with their general.

"I have read the briefing submitted last night." General Taylor continued, "To be honest, your achievements are impressive. Our 101st Division is proud of you."

This was heavy, and Parks looked at General Taylor in surprise. General Taylor nodded to him and smiled, "This is not my conclusion alone. In fact, several generals and I analyzed your battle process. We have to say that it is indeed very clever and bold. And I also deeply admire the sacrifices you have made to your brothers at the last minute.

Parks couldn't help standing up and said to General Taylor, "It's nothing, General. I just did what I should do. Brothers are the key to the action."

General Taylor nodded with a smile: "I know, I know! Well, I'm glad to hear that you're back. There are several more generals. You know, it means a lot to us that you can come back here alive!"

"Thank you, General!" Parks nodded hurriedly.

At this time, General Urkert and General Sushaboski also stood up. Facing Parks, General Urkert nodded to Parks and said, "Lieutenant, the British First Airborne Division has to thank you for everything you have done!" As he spoke, he motioned to a sergeant behind him, whispered a few words to him, and then laughed, "So I heard that you went home, so I beg General Taylor to invite you over. I think we should have a toast for the sake of our fight together."

"I second it!" General Sushaboski and Brigadier General John Frost also spoke out at the same time.

"Of course, I can totally participate!" General Taylor nodded and smiled.

At this time, the sergeant brought in a few glasses of wine, and then each of them had a glass. General Urkert laughed and said, "For the Allies!"

"For the Allies!" Several people's glasses were touching together, making a crisp "ding" sound, and then they all looked up to dry the wine.

General Taylor didn't say anything more. Parks knew that he should leave. So he thanked several generals and saluted General Taylor, and then retreated.

He couldn't help but feel a little depressed. It turned out that General Taylor called himself here just to say this nonsense. Including Urter, John Foster, Sushaboski and others, it is not easy for them to live. Instead, they have to toss around and let themselves go back and forth. Of course, Pax couldn't help muttering a few words in his heart.

As soon as he didn't go far, he heard the major who brought him in shouting at him, "Lieutenant Parks, please wait a minute. General Taylor will see you alone later!"

Parks was stunned, but he still stopped. The major found a place for him to sit down in the hall on the first floor and said, "The general still has something to discuss. Please wait a moment. I'll call you again!"

Parks nodded and sat on the sofa in the hall. He looked around and there were a lot of people resting and chatting in the hall. They were all officers, as well as a few non-commissioned officers and soldiers. There are still people who keep going in.

Parks was bored. At this time, a sergeant came over with a plate in his hand with a glass of wine on it. The sergeant came over and bowed slightly to Parks.

Parks couldn't help but be surprised and said, "Is it for me?"

"Yes, Lieutenant!" The sergeant nodded and said, "The major just told me to bring you a cup. Please use it!" The sergeant motioned Parks to bring the wine over.

"Thank you for me, Major, Sergeant!" Parks nodded at him. Then I took a sip. The wine tasted good. It was French aged whisky, and the taste was very mellow. He took a sip and put the cup on the low stool in front of the sofa. He felt a little tired, so he closed his eyes slightly and leaned his body comfortably on the sofa.

Close your eyes, the experience of the battle is like the picture of a movie, and it flashes in Parker's mind again. The impact of the plane hitting the tree, the smell of the dirt lying quietly on the grass, the bright red blood flowers blooming in front of the eyes when shooting, and the cold river water and the poisonous snake that suddenly raised its triangular head.

In confusion, it seems that someone is calling his name. He suddenly woke up and opened his eyes. Everything disappeared. There were three soldiers in front of them. They were standing in front of them, facing a sincere smile and calling their names.

Parks calmed down a little, and then looked at them in surprise and said, "What's the matter?"

"Excuse me, you are Les? Lieutenant Parks himself? One of the soldiers asked cautiously.

"Yes, I'm Parks himself!" Parks is a little confused.

"Lieutenant Parks of Company E, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division?" The other soldier carefully asked for proof. Then they looked at themselves with hope.

"Yes, yes, what can I do for you?" Parks is not used to being looked at like this, and he is a little impatient. But the three soldiers didn't mind at all. After receiving Pax's affirmative reply, they immediately looked excited.

"I'm sorry, Lieutenant!" One of them stammered excitedly, "Well, we saw your story and photos in the newspaper, so it's a coincidence that we saw you here and wanted you to sign us."

"I'm in the newspaper?" Parks couldn't help looking at them in surprise. "Are you sure you want my autograph?"

"Yes, sir, we are very willing!" As the other soldier spoke, he immediately took out the paper and pen. The other two also quickly took out their paper and pen and handed them to Pax together.

"Okay, okay!" Parks shook his head, "I hope you didn't find the wrong person to sign it!" Parks took it over, and then wrote a few words on it one by one and signed his name.

"Okay, boys!" Parks returned the book and pen to them.

"Thank you, sir!" The three soldiers' faces were full of smiles, and then they stood up straight and solemnly saluted Parks. Then they nodded and turned away!

Parks suddenly remembered and said to the three of them, "Wait a minute! What did you say? Am I in the newspaper? That's the newspaper?"

"There are several! Sir!" One of them turned around.

"I see, you guys go!" Parks shook his head. Obviously, this should be today's matter.

(to be continued)