Received from Lew Zeigler:

Thomas C Andrew Jr who was a squadron member of HMR-363 1955/1956

I got a reply from Katherine Andrew and she gave me a brief rundown on what will happen at the memorial service. I didn't know this but all 0-6's and above get the full military funeral procession at Arlington. She said it would really be nice for the 363 alumni to have any and all that they want at the service to honor Tom and she appreciates the thought. I will copy and paste part of her message in this so you can see what all the memorial service will be like. In fact I will do that here.

"Arlington will provide the prescribed full honors burial for 06's and above. At the risk of repeating myself, a Marine Band - the President's Own- will attend in processional, active-duty Marine troop escorts, rifle squad, the caparisoned horse, the flag-draped coffin and horse-drawn caisson will be accompany the body's journey to graveside with mourners following.

The church service beforehand will take about 30 minutes and the principle organist was very kind to offer to do the service. We have blocked out the hymns for organ and soloist. It would be wonderful if the HMM and HMR-363 contingent were able to attend. Arlington service will be at Ft. Meyer Old Post Chapel, just inside the post gates from the cemetery side. Enter into the Cemetery and follow all the way out to Old Post. Cemetery entry guards can give directions/map? I will forward information once it is provided to me. 1PM start of service, 4/21, Tues."......

In addition to the above his wife today informed me there will also be a flyover of jets in the missing man formation. So now you should have everything. If you need anything else please let me know.....

So as you can see, it will be the full treatment. Any contingent of 363 folks will be appreciated by his family and by me.

and the Obit.

Thomas C. Andrew, Jr., Col. USMC
EMORY, Va. — Thomas C. Andrew, Jr., Col. USMC (retired with 33 years of service), 76, died Monday, December 15, 2008.

He was born March 5, 1932 to the late Thomas Clifford Andrew, Sr. and Rowena Phipps Andrew in Bluefield, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his aunt and uncle, Una Phipps Crowell and Rufus Crowell, who were like second parents to him; his sister, Jeanne Andrew Pace; and his son, Thomas Clifford Andrew III.

He was a decorated Marine with awards that included the Distinguished Flying Cross, The Air Medal Bronze Star for Heroism, the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal w/19 Strike/Flight awards and the Legion of Merit. .

Colonel Andrew attended Virginia Tech and Auburn Universities, graduating with honor with a degree in Aviation Management. He also attended Aviation Electronics School, and Aviation Safety Officers School at University of Southern California, U. S. Army chemical Warfare School and the Armed Forces Staff College.

He enlisted in the Marine Corps in January 1952 and attended boot camp at Parris Island. His service and duty stations included: The MAG-12 in Korea from 1953-1954; was a Naval Aviation Cadet from 1954-1955; Marine Helicopter Squadrons west coast and Japan 1955-1958, including operations in 1956 at Bikini Atoll in support of hydrogen bomb testing; Marine fighter squadrons 1959-1969 flying the F4D Skyray and F8U Crusader; 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade during the 1962 Cuban crisis; flew UH-1 gunships in Vietnam 1969-1970 with 394 combat missions; U. S. Pacific Fleet Airborne Reconnaissance and Surveillance Officer 1977-1980; numerous assignments including tours as forward air controller; atomic, biological and chemical defense officer; aviation safety officer and as C-117 pilot. He operated off the aircraft carriers Princeton, Badoeng Strait and Thetis Bay.

Andrew was a member of the Marine Corps Aviation Association, Marine Corps Association, the Retired Officers Association, Reserve Officers Association, U. S. Naval Institute and the Marine Corps Mustang Association.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Greer Andrew of Emory; nephews, Mike Pace and wife Nancy of Salem, Va., and Jon Pace and wife Elen of Charlotte, N.C.; and other family members, Melissa J. Brister, Edwin “Skip” Jackson, Chris Jackson, and Noel West.

A memorial service will be conducted on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Emory United Methodist Church, (located on the campus of Emory & Henry College).The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Col. Andrew’s ashes will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery next to his beloved son. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd, Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057.