full military honors
noun
: a special military ceremony for a person who has died
He was buried with full military honors.
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He was laid to rest at Bluff City Cemetery with full military honors in October 2024.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Moore’s funeral was held at a Fort Worth church, and the 18-year-old was given full military honors.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Woody McCook will be buried with full military honors led by the U.S. Army at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at the IOOF Cemetery at 1117 E. Seventh St. in Georgetown.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
While Mike Waddell’s career meant most of his adult years were long distance from his dad, he was buried with full military honors at Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, Wisconsin, just 15 minutes from Ron’s home.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Moore was laid to rest with full military honors, according to The Dallas Morning News.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
She was set to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy as a member of the class of 2029, and was given full military honors at her funeral in Fort Worth on May 31.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Michael’s body was buried with full military honors in 1943 under his fake moniker, and in 1998, the British government added his true identity to his tombstone.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Tanya and Tatiana were laid to rest in Alabama with full military honors.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Moore’s funeral was held at a Fort Worth church, and the 18-year-old was given full military honors.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Woody McCook will be buried with full military honors led by the U.S. Army at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at the IOOF Cemetery at 1117 E. Seventh St. in Georgetown.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
While Mike Waddell’s career meant most of his adult years were long distance from his dad, he was buried with full military honors at Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, Wisconsin, just 15 minutes from Ron’s home.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Moore was laid to rest with full military honors, according to The Dallas Morning News.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
She was set to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy as a member of the class of 2029, and was given full military honors at her funeral in Fort Worth on May 31.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Michael’s body was buried with full military honors in 1943 under his fake moniker, and in 1998, the British government added his true identity to his tombstone.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Tanya and Tatiana were laid to rest in Alabama with full military honors.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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