My Grandfather's obituary from the Washington Post - Sunday March 8, 2009.

Thomas H. Curtis, passed away March 4, 2009. He was born June 9, 1923 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Ramey Sanford and Delsie Ann Hanley Curtis. He graduated from Thomas Aquinis High School in Columbus, OH and later attended Stanton Preparatory School in Cornwall, NY. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1945 and September of 1945 he married the love of his live Margaret Anne Carton.

Tom became a test pilot at Wright Filed in 1948 and later flew test at Edwards AFB. He was current in 37 aircrafts when in 1954 he was assigned to pilot & aid to Lt. General Hubert Harmon, the first Superintendent of the United States Air force Academy. He then assumed command of the 81st Fighter Squadron, 1958, Germany. He graduated from Air University, Command and Staff College, remaining there on the teaching staff until returning to Edwards AFB as second in command of the Test Pilot Schools. After graduating from the Army War College, he assumed Command of the 319th Fighter Squadron, flying the F-104 star fighter. He served our country in Vietnam in 1968 and completed 106 missions flying the F-105 aircraft. He completed a tour of duty in England as the Air Force Attaché, U.S. Embassy, London.

He retired and remained in London, representing a U.S. transport company. He received 2 legion merit awards, 3 Distinguished Flying Cross, 10 air medals and 3 commendations. Tom's travels to him to Saudi Arabia, Libya, The Sudan & Egypt.

Tom & Peggy along with their children celebrated 60 years of marriage in September, 2005. "No one could have had a more wonderful partner in life than I". Tom is survived by his loving wife, Peggy; children, Caryn (Larry) Berryman, Tom (Linda) Curtis, Timothy (Martha) Curtis, Connie (Patrick) Fitzgerald, Clare (Robert) Curtis and Maggie (Daryl) Osborn; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by twin sons, Michael & Patrick.
A Funeral Mass with Full Military Honors will be held at 8:45a.m., Thursday June 4 in Arlington National Cemetery.