Most lay people wouldn't know that honor guard work at military grave sites involves more than donning a freshly pressed uniform and white gloves. But the Meriden Antique Veterans Honor Guard Post #1 ...

armed with just his rifle and some grenades, destroyed the enemy dugouts and scattered the defenders. Crawford was declared killed in action that day and was awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor ...

The U.S. Army Honor Guard rendered full military funeral honors, beginning with the ceremonial transfer of the flag-draped casket. A rifle team delivered a traditional three-volley salute.

such as a rifle volley, color guard, pallbearers, caisson — a wheeled cart designed to carry artillery ammunition or a casket— and a military flyover. Being a part of the honor guard can be ...

followed by the gun salute and concluding with the playing of taps. At the kickoff ceremony at Carson Valley, Duncansville VFW Honor Guard Commander Kris Douglas set the tone for what he said ...