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Lowkey
25th Jun 2006, 19:25
Off to my Grandfathers funeral this week. I have been requested to wear uniform as he is ex-RAF. I know that one wears a black armband on the LHS but should medals be worn?
Cheers
Sloppy Link
25th Jun 2006, 19:49
Most certainly dear boy.
MrBernoulli
25th Jun 2006, 19:50
Crikey, even though I went to a couple of RAF funerals (kinda goes with mil aircrew territory, unfortunately) I can't remember exactly. My instinct says yes, because it is a parade type thing (military funerals, anyway).
Common sense (with years of military service) says that it could never be disrespectful to honour a former serviceman whilst wearing your medals at his funeral.
endplay
26th Jun 2006, 10:05
Details are in AP1358 Ch 10. Basically its day ceremonial (No 1 with SD cap) and medals may be worn if requested/agreed by NOK.
Condolences to you and your family
Lost & Filed
26th Jun 2006, 20:52
Condolences to you and your family. When I went to my grandparents funerals I wore my medals to both, so in answer 2 ur question, yes u can.
L J R
26th Jun 2006, 21:19
Would the SWO really kick you out of your gran's funeral for uniform indiscretion?.
Pontius Navigator
26th Jun 2006, 21:33
and carry your gloves.
Lost & Filed
26th Jun 2006, 22:01
I know SWO's can be real mean B*****d's but no they wouldn't even have the gall to do that - but they are one of the people that you do need to ask permission of to wear No 1s for a funeral or wedding.
You don't need to ask permission, but I believe you should info the mil police that uniform will be worn at a function open to the public.
No 1 uniform with SD hat and medals iscorrect dress.