Korean War
| Service # | 552173 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Ensign U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | January 18 1953 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Ensign Angell was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Ensign Angell was a crew member of a P2V Neptune patrol bomber with Patrol Squadron 22. On January 18, 1953, his aircraft was struck by enemy fire and had to ditch in the Formosa Straits. He was rescued by a Coast Guard plane but it overturned on takeoff because of rough seas. He was listed as Missing in Action on January 18, 1953. He was presumed dead on January 19, 1954.