military honours
ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc
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How to use military honours in a sentence
The Insurgent Government passed a vote of regret at the occurrence, and the two officers were buried with military honours.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanI never saw what actually followed, but we buried Arsène with full military honours.
On the following day, four soldiers who had been killed in the engagement were buried with military honours.
History of Australia and New Zealand | Alexander SutherlandAccording to custom, I shall now give you some account of those on whom the highest of all military honours was conferred.
The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 4 (of 10) | James Edward ParrottThe embassy was received with military honours, amid an immense crowd of people, many of whom were dressed in yellow.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers | Jules Verne
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