KOREAN WAR PROJECT REMEMBRANCE

ENS Dwight Clark Angell

VP-22 Patrol Squadron
Navy
Hostile, Died While Missing (MIA)
Remains Not Recovered
Date Of Loss: January 18, 1953
Service Number: 552173
Born: August 17, 1928
Home Or Place Of Enlistment
Lamar, Colorado
Location Or Battle Zone: China
Town Or Area: At Sea Off Swatow

Comments: 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 take off because of rough seas. He was listed as Missing in Action on January 18, 1953. He was presumed dead on January 19, 1954. Otis H. Angell, his twin brother, confirmed their birth date as August 17, 1928.

Rescue off China - Crash of CG PBM-5G 84738

VP-22 Mishap

Final Disposition Date: January 19, 1954
Korean War Project Key No: 701

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