firing party

a military detachment detailed to fire a salute at a funeral

another name for firing squad

Words nearby firing party

They were led further on, and, turning a corner, met the firing-party.

History of the Commune of 1871 |P. Lissagary
Next morning we had, before starting, the unpleasant duty to perform of detailing a firing-party to execute a deserter.

The Doings of the Fifteenth Infantry Brigade |Edward Lord Gleichen
Lance stood up fearless and erect, as a soldier faces the firing-party at his execution.

Nevermore |Rolf Boldrewood
"The firing-party awaits you in the quadrangle," said Zabern, as the guards closed up around the duke.

The Shadow of the Czar |John R. Carling

Only three soldiers to each man formed the firing-party, and neither of the prisoners was killed outright.

In the Russian Ranks |John Morse