John Joseph Angle was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of Charles James Angle and Virginia (Jennie) Hightower. He married Jacqueline Ruth Wooten in 1938. He was a graduate of Knoxville High School and was a director of an orchestra. Before entering service Angle was an employe of the Southern Railway. He also was a musician and member of Broadway Baptist Church.
He served on the USS Achilles (ARL-41) and was killed in action at San Pedro Bay, Philippine Islands. He is buried at Manila American Cemetery on the Philippines, Plot F, Row 2, Grave 23
- Rank: Shipfitter Third Class
- Date of birth: 29 March 1915
- Date of death: 12 November 1944
- County: Knox
- Hometown: Knoxville
- Service Branch: Navy
- Division/Assignment: USS Achilles (ARL-41)
- Theater: Pacific
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Manila American Cemetery, Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XV, Top Panel
- Sponsored by: Bruce Guyton
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