firing party

noun

a military detachment detailed to fire a salute at a funeral
another name for firing squad

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How to use firing party in a sentence

He never moved when the firing party knelt down, although their arms and accoutrements broke the silence sharply.
Jasper Lyle | Harriet Ward
Within half-an-hour the little firing-party overtook the rear of the column, and Roberts halted till they came up to him.
Fix Bay'nets | George Manville Fenn
Besides, I'm not looking for the sort of adventure that ends between a stone wall and a firing-party.
Where the Strange Trails Go Down | E. Alexander Powell
On reaching the execution ground he stopped, went in the direction of the firing party, threw his hat on the ground, and waited.
The Indian Chief | Gustave Aimard
So when Hunston had exhausted his expletives and was about to give the word to the firing party, young Jack spoke.
Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape From the Brigand's of Greece | Bracebridge Hemyng

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