When did the traditions of formal military funerals and burials start?

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(the draping of the flag over the coffin, etc)

2006-07-08 18:05:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military

There are many traditions and most have been in use for hundreds if not thousands of years. The web site below might help in your research.

2006-07-08 22:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by eldertrouble 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

With the carrying of dead roman soldiers from the field on their shields.

2006-07-08 20:18:10 · answer #2 · answered by djack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋