The Special Delivery Raid
By: AliasCWN
Chapter 10
"The Lieutenant is willing to cooperate in return for our protection." Sgt. Moffitt presented his case to Captain Boggs and Colonel Wilson.
"And you think this information is valuable?"
"I have no idea Colonel but I believe it's worth investigating. Whatever it is, Captain Dietrich seemed really disturbed when he spoke of it."
"Alright Sergeant, I'll inform headquarters of your recommendation. I'm pretty certain that we can work something out that will be agreeable to everyone." Colonel Wilson agreed to try to convince the commanders to protect Lt. von Strom. He had also agreed with the idea of starting the rumor to discredit the Colonel in the future.
Troy and Moffitt left the meeting satisfied with the results. They dropped by the quarters assigned to the prisoners to talk to Lt. von Strom. The MPs allowed them ten minutes to speak with the young German.
At their knock, the lieutenant bade them enter. His surprised expression suggested that he had not expected to see them again.
"Is all well?" His worried glance was aimed at Moffitt.
The Brit reassured him with a smile. "We just left Colonel Wilson. He has agreed to take your request to oour commanders. He feels that they will agree."
"You will keep me informed?"
"We will Lieutenant."
Three days later they returned to tell him that he would be sent to a POW camp in America in return for the information he carried. As a bonus, both of his teenage companions would accompany him. The Colonel had pulled some strings to get them sent somewhere where they would be safe.
Two nights later…
Captain Dietrich returned to his quarters to retire for the night. He considered having a drink before he turned in. The loss of Lt. von Strom and his two young privates had left him feeling depressed. No bodies had been found, but that was not surprising considering the condition of the wreckage. Drinking was is only relief from the guilt.
Turning on the light, he noticed a sheet of paper folded on his night stand. Opening it, he began to smile.
Hello Captain,
Just thought we'd drop you a note to say that your three packages were delivered safely. They are being sent to the destination you determined. They will be safe until this war ends. Sleep well.
T