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Whether a purple heart recipient receives a gun salute at their funeral depends on the specific military honors requested by the family and the military regulations of the country in question. Generally, purple heart recipients are eligible for military funeral honors, which may include a gun salute. However, the exact details will vary and are subject to the family's preferences and military protocols in place. It is recommended to consult with the relevant military authorities for accurate and specific information.
a 12 gun salute is a military funeral salute. It is usaully performed by 4 uniformed honor guards who fire 3 shots. 4x3=12, hence the title 12 gun salute.
A two star General would be eligible for a 15 gun salute.
A salute is a formal gesture of admiration or loyalty. You see this a lot in military organizations. Here are some sentences.I salute you for your excellent work.The private must salute the Sergeant whenever they meet.At the funeral, Dad's military unit gave him a 21-gun salute out of respect.
That would be a 12-gun salute to honor a fallen warrior.
Normally three rounds of blank ammunition .
Talk to whatever veteran's group the deceased was a member of. They will arrange it for you.
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(revised) Full military honors includes an escort platoon, color guard, military band, and a caisson in Arlington National Cemetery (if available). The original answer may have merit in some parts of the country where a dedicated Honor Guard is not available. (original) If it's a funeral, there isn't a requirement. It's a request. You can have a full military honors funeral with just pallbearers, 21 gun salute, and flag presenter and folder.
The Thirteen Gun Salute was created in 1989.
Its called a 21-Gun salute. 7 men each with a rifle fires off 3 shots in a row simultaneously. This is to honor veterans of the armed forces, and or police force.