Veterans - question regarding uk army protocol in 1940?

[mr snow]

In 1940 why would a UK army private receive a military funeral including six guns, major and chaplain even though no heroic deed was documented? (UK)

[Tab]

Personall I would not think so there was not the time for such things back then. It may sound odd but they are still finding the remains of British pilots scattered all over southern England from the Battle Of Britain as they did not have the time or man power to sort it all out.

[mr snow]

Thanks for prompt reply, the reason for the query is that my grandfather received this for his funeral but I am struggling to find out any more information. It was covered as an article in the local paper and listed the people who attended but not the reason for such a prestigious send off.

[keithbennett]

was he a high ranking person,that could be a reason,or that he saved a few peoleslives,failing that i dont know.

[mr snow]

Thank you all for the feedback. My grandfather was an army private which makes it even more curiouser. I was just wondering if every serving personnel in 1940 would be eligible for this honour.