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US Army Field Manual (FM) 7-21.13, The Soldier's Guide, dated 2/2/2004, covers Fallen Soldiers Displays in Appendix C. A picture of the fallen soldier display is Figure C-1 in FM 7-21.13 (which, of course, can not be attached here). The following text is an extract of FM 7-21.13:
C-4. Memorial ceremonies are patriotic tributes to deceased soldiers.
These ceremonies are command-oriented so attendance is often mandatory.
The ceremony is a military function that is not normally conducted in a
chapel. The content of the ceremony may vary depending on the desires of
the commander.
C-5. In most cases, the unit prepares a program that may include a
biographical summary of the deceased soldier with mention of awards and
decorations. The following elements are commonly part of a memorial
ceremony:
• Prelude (often suitable music).
• Posting of the Colors.
• National Anthem.
• Invocation.
• Memorial Tribute (e.g., remarks by unit commander or a friend of the
deceased).
• Scripture Reading.
• Hymn or other special music.
• Meditation (quiet moment for attendees to reflect).
• Benediction.
• Last Roll Call. This is a final tribute paid by soldiers to their fallen
comrade. It has its origin in the accountability roll call conducted by
the unit First Sergeant following combat. Although sometimes
painful to listen through, the Last Roll is called with the conviction
held by soldiers that all unit members will be accounted for, and
none will ever be forgotten.
• Firing of rifle volleys.
• Taps.
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Fallen Soldier Display
C-6. Most units prepare a visible reminder of the deceased soldier similar
to that depicted in Figure C-1. The helmet and identification tags signify
the fallen soldier. The inverted rifle with bayonet signals a time for prayer,
a break in the action to pay tribute to our comrade. The combat boots
represent the final march of the last battle. The beret (in the case of
soldiers from airborne units) reminds us that the soldier has taken part in
his final jump.
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