Can soldiers in civilian clothes salute a fallen comrade memorial?

I can't imagine someone would stop you. Do as your heart desires. Personally, I would Salute.

I am a Navy Wave disabled Veteran 100% NSC and when I see men in military gear I like to thank them and salute them for what they are doing. When I was in Service I never left the US but still got called a baby killer. Big difference between the 1970's and now.

I think there is some missing context.

The gentlemen you observed is a veteran. Ultimately he can do what he wants.
Additional context, he is more than likely a member of DAV, VFW, American Legion or all the above. The reason that’s important is that those organizations encourage saluting when appropriate regardless of attire.

It's a sign of respect to fallen comrades. Regulation approved or not. I am okay with it. When I visit my father's grave a veteran of WW II, Korea and Vietnam who earned a purple heart, combat infantry badge and to many other medals to list. I salute him out of love and respect. I wouldnt suggest someone telling me that's not proper or regulation.

Yes your a Veteran you earned that right to salute. If you think it's appropriate then it's appropriate, if someone calls you out on it tell them to pound sand

It's one of the highest forms of respect. And while I don't know if it's legal or not I always salute those I have respect for. So if it's against a law guess they better arrest me

I have been out of uniform for many years and was very thankful when the resolution was passed allowing out of service members to salute at memorials, the flag, and the National Anthem!!

You know, here how it goes. I'm and many of you are retired. We're not subject to 'rules' per se. If I think a salute is warranted, I'm going to salute - period. I've been around almost 70 years and - frankly - I don't care about 'rules' anymore so much as how I think I should respond to a given situation. I'll salute the flag, I'll salute a fallen hero, I'll salute during the National Anthem and could CARE LESS what anyone else has to say about it. Short story about a recent incident - hell, I was walking down a sidewalk a few months ago and from about 60 feet I addressed a 'young man' to say good morning - HOWEVER, and much to my surprise, when I got within 10 feet I noticed he had a STAR...I saluted - period. Out of respect and simply 'tradition' of subordinate to SENIOR to demonstrate I respect his rank and he returned it. There were no 'rules' it just seemed the right thing to do..and frankly, sometimes SALUTING just IS the right thing to do.

I'm retired, I will salute whenever I damn well please, be stupid and think that CAC gives you the power to say something stupid to me.

yes