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Paratrooper burial question...?
I was just thinking about my grandfather who was a paratrooper during the Korean War. He survived and lived a good life before, sadly, passing away before I was born. I was wondering if they do something with regards to their boots. I vaguely remember something about that from my grandmother, but she died two years ago and I can't ask her.
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- Doug BLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
The boots are usually displayed at the funeral or memorial service. Most Airborne are buried with the wings pinned to their clothing.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
The memorial service might have a pair of highly polished paratrooper boots, a rifle with the bayonet on the ground and a helmet on the butt of the rifle and perhaps a picture of the deceased in military uniform.
- SFC_OllieLv 71 decade ago
Contact your local American Legion, If he was a legion member they will provide whatever is needed. If not they may still do some ceremony and even the 21 gun salute. They will at least provide you with information.
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