It is not often publicised these days that the ceremonial guard at the graveside at John F Kennedys funeral was made up of a guard from the cadet school,who had greatly impressed the US President on his visit to the Garden of rememberance,during his irish stay.
I read recently about a few people on that guard,and the rifle drill they carried out being described as the "queen anne" drill,presumably with 303's though FNs would also have been in use at this time. It seems the rifle was during the movement turned through 360degrees.
Does anyone have more details on this event or the drill involved?
Apparently the Guard at Arlington now carry out this same ceremonial drill.
I read recently about a few people on that guard,and the rifle drill they carried out being described as the "queen anne" drill,presumably with 303's though FNs would also have been in use at this time. It seems the rifle was during the movement turned through 360degrees.
Does anyone have more details on this event or the drill involved?
Apparently the Guard at Arlington now carry out this same ceremonial drill.
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