Al Schobel bends down to embrace Walter Pruiksma, prior to Pruiksma receiving the Order of the Marechaussee in Silver at an award ceremony, Oct. 13, 2018, Mannasquan, New Jersey. The Military Police Regimental Association’s Order of the Marechaussee is the top honor a Military Police Soldier can receive. Pruiksma received the award for the time he served as a Military Police Soldier, assigned to D Company, 783rd MP Battalion, during World War II.

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