The soldier, from the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was killed in Woolwich, south-east London in May.
Drummers escorted the cortege to Bury Parish Church, with onlookers applauding as it passed.
A service will take place for the family ahead of a full military funeral and private committal on Friday.
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