Chapter 299 Major (Updates up to one million, ask for subscriptions and votes)

This patrol was canceled to the surprise of the brothers. Parks already knew why. But he didn't say anything, and Nickerson took over the task of writing the report, as Parks had expected, which made Parks happy. Anyway, Nexon was very aware of their operation at the regimental headquarters.

That is, the next day, the regimental headquarters issued an order for the promotion of second lieutenant Jones. He will have a second lieutenant promoted to lieutenant. The appointment was made at the battalion headquarters, and Captain Winters handed over the captain's silver bar and the order for promotion to Jones. The reason for the promotion: good performance in the first scouting. And he behaved well because he obeyed the command of Lieutenant Welfare, did not step on the mines, and was able to return safely. In the words of Parks' previous life, it was to go out and make soy sauce, and then he got promoted.

At the same time, Sergeant Tybert's promotion was also carried out by Captain Winters, who was promoted to second lieutenant and was to be transferred from the regimental headquarters to the 5O regiment. Before leaving, he went to the company headquarters to meet Captain Parkes. Because it's very important to him.

"This is the highest award I have received in the whole war so far," said Second Lieutenant Tybert, dressed in the uniform of a crisp second lieutenant with a shining bronze star on his collar, "I want to be alone with you, you know, and I feel ...... at the thought of leaving my familiar brothers How so? I don't know how to describe that feeling, so I'm here to say goodbye to you. ”

Parks smiled and shook his hand, then nodded and smiled, "I know, leaving the brothers who have been with us for almost three years, I know what it feels like, Taber, if it weren't for that idiot officer promotion rule, I would definitely try my best to let you stay." Don't worry what the brothers say about you, you are good, you are doing a good job and you have always been the most important member of the E Company. ”

This is a very high evaluation, recalling that since Tybert served as a sergeant and sergeant major, he did a very good job, boosting the morale of the soldiers when they were frustrated, and reminding the brothers to strictly follow orders when they were fighting, and providing accurate command and cover for the brothers. And it is the real bond that connects the feelings of officers and soldiers, in the company, there is only a sergeant major like him Lip, the two have a lot of similarities, and they can also provide the best help to the brothers.

"Thanks, Boss" Tybert said goodbye to Parks, no longer calling him a commander or company commander, he called Parks "Chief" again. The title began in Normandy, but it was rarely pronounced after Tybert became the sergeant major of the company. A very affectionate salutation, and a very respectful salutation.

"Goodbye, second lieutenant" Parks said goodbye to him, using his rank as a salute, which was just a reminder that he would be an officer in the future, and that he had to be an officer. Although Second Lieutenant Tibert left the company with some regrets, his efforts finally paid off, and his promotion was also an example for the other non-commissioned officers in E Company.

It's just that Lieutenant Welfare has a deep grudge against Second Lieutenant Jones's promotion. When he heard that Jones had been promoted to lieutenant, he went to the company headquarters to complain. He pouted at Captain Parks, who was sitting next to him, "Just once I reconnoitred that Jones was a West Point graduate and a member of the West Point Conservation Society, and they all wore the ring of the Society. You're nothing without a ring."

"I wouldn't think that you did." Parks looked at him and shook his head and smiled, "If I were you, I would be smarter." What I think I do know about this is that the graduates of West Point, who are going to be important peacetime forces, are privileged, they are a special group. We don't need to envy them."

"What does that mean?" Captain Fox looked at Parks suspiciously. In his mind, he led the patrol mission, and the second lieutenant who ran all the way and did nothing was promoted. It's no wonder that he has some imbalance in his heart.

"If you can't match them, then join them," Parks said, glancing at Lieutenant Folley, "If I were you, or if I wanted to serve in the military after the war, I would go to West Point." You have medals and successful examples, why can't you be a part of it? ”

Although the reason is a bit far-fetched, and Captain Welfare still has a somewhat stupid look, but there is no way to do it, any army has a group of privileged people. It's not something they can change.

On the day of the month, the e-connected command and they will again be in reserve. As Parks passed on the order, the brothers finally looked excited. To this end, Cobb and Wiseman risked being shot by German snipers and walked down the street to collect wine hidden in the cellar of the house.

On this very day, Captain Nickerson brought Captain Winters his promotion order, handed him a box containing a golden oak leaf insignia, saluted him and smiled, "Congratulations, Major"

Winters opened the box and looked at a golden oak leaf emblem lying inside, but he didn't say anything for a long time. Then he said to Nickerson, "What about Lacey? Did he get promoted? "That's what he's concerned about.

"Yes, just like you. He is now on his way to the regimental headquarters. When Nickerson said this, he saw Winters's pupils shrink a little, and he couldn't help but laugh, "Don't worry, he won't go to the regimental headquarters to serve as an uninteresting regimental staff officer like me." It was a waste of his talent at that time. Colonel Zinke was to personally promote him. I think maybe you didn't want to see Colonel Zink's face that made you want to punch him, so you brought your promotion order over. ”

"I'm so proud of Lacey," Winters couldn't help but smile, "you know exactly what I'm thinking." But Reis must have been the reason why Zink didn't want to let him go. After all, Lacey has contributed a lot to the 5O6 regiment" Nickerson also laughed on the side: "Then Lacey has to be bearable, what I hate the most is that kind of atmosphere, when facing the superiors, looking at their condescending faces, it's really unbearable, poor Lacey, Amen" said and both laughed.

Sure enough, as Nexon said, when Parks was at the regimental headquarters, the officers at the school level all looked at him, although they were smiling and nodding, but no matter how they looked, they all had a condescending attitude. And when Colonel Sink gave him the order for his rank, what he said made him feel a little depressed.

"I'm glad to tell you, Captain Parks, that your rank of captain has been honorably relieved," said Colonel Zink, who was playing a trick, though everyone knew what was going on. Then he opened the box that he had been holding in his hand for a long time, and inside lay a golden oak leaf insignia, "From now on, you are promoted to major officer. "Do your best," he said, plucking the captain's silver bar for Parks, and pinning the gold oak leaf emblem to Parks' collar.

"Thank you very much," Major Parks nodded at Colonel Zink, and shook his hand politely. Although I was looking forward to this moment, when I actually wore the logo of this oak leaf emblem, my mood calmed down a lot. This is what they deserve, and for this, they paid a lot, and the brothers also suffered the great trauma of the war.

"I originally wanted you to come to the regimental headquarters to give me advice, but Dick wants you to be his helper, I also think this suggestion is very good, you can clean up later, and report to Dick" Colonel Sink motioned for Parks to sit down, at this time, the sacred promotion ceremony was over, everyone relaxed, sitting in the regimental headquarters chatting.

Colonel Zinke watched Parks sit down, then lit a cigar himself, puffed out a puff of smoke, and said to Parks, "Lacey, do you have any suggestions for the selection of the commander of Company E?" He could have made his own decision without consulting anyone, but Company E, unlike the others, had a brilliant record under Parkes' leadership. Although the brothers in E Company do not yet have the consciousness of such heroes who have achieved great achievements, their deeds are already well-known in the country and have been praised by the whole country. So he decided to listen to Parks.

Parks thought for a moment, and then, as if he had made up his mind, said to Colonel Zink, "If I had to make a suggestion, I think Captain Halig would be a good choice. ”

A smile appeared on Colonel Zink's face and he nodded, "Captain Halig is also my choice. Very good, you can go through the handover with him now. ”

"Yes, sir," Major Parks stood up and headed outside, but he was quickly stopped by Colonel Sinck.

"Wait, Lacey," said Colonel Sink as he watched Parks stop, turned to look at him, walked over, handed him a box and an order of appointment, "this is Haliger's appointment, and I think he would be pleased if you were to give him the rank of captain." And the letter of appointment of the company commander, you bring it with you"

This is to be expected. Promoted to company commander and promoted in rank, this is what Hailig deserves. And it was a result that came months later than he had originally obtained. This made Parks a little tangled, because it was all because of himself. Halig was thrilled when he received two silver bar badges and an order for promotion and appointment from Parks. Yes, the commander of Company E is another peak of his career, especially those who serve in this company know what kind of company it is

"Sir, I don't know what the future holds, but I'll take good care of my brothers," Captain Halig said excitedly to Parks, he knew that he couldn't achieve the same record as Parks, but he could protect his brothers like Major Parks from unnecessary sacrifices.

"Very good" Parks patted Captain Halig on the shoulder and nodded. At this time, Nickerson beckoned to him not far away, and E Company was about to withdraw from the front line. There was a jeep parked beside him, and in the cab sat Major Winters, who also looked over to Parks.

"Good job," said Major Parks, walking towards Major Winters and them, and hopping into the jeep. The car moved, roared, and then slowly left the front line along the muddy road.