military honors Meaning & Definition

  • En [ ˌmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ˈɒn.əz]
  • Us [ ˌmɪl.ɪ.ter.i ˈɑː.nɚz]

Meaning of military honors In English

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Examples of military honors

  • He was said to have been modest, no doubt a result of his request to be buried without military honors.

  • His body was discovered there in a 1956 archeological expedition, identified by his epaulets and reburied with military honors.

  • He requested full military honors for his funeral, and gave specific instructions as to his effects.

  • He was given a funeral with full military honors.

  • The following day he was buried at sea with military honors.

  • His funeral procession boasted seven mourning coaches and four state carriages; the funeral was without military honors.

  • Military honors begin with the team escorting the casket or remains to the shelter.

  • Despite not having veteran status, she was buried on the island with full military honors.

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