There was a "Platoon" of SF sent for the JFK funeral - 38 in the march unit following the caisson bearing his flag draped casket - the SF contingent was in the 3rd marching unit.
Third march unit
US Air Force Band (91)
Representatives, 22 national veterans' organizations
Platoon, Special Forces, US Army (38)
Company, US Marine Corps (89)
http://www.history.army.mil/books/Last_Salute/Ch23.htm
Richard 
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