On 20 February 1945, in Germany, in the face of continuous fire and increased danger from enemy mine fields and booby traps, 1st Lt. Borkowski unhesitatingly and voluntarily led a patrol through the mine field to evacuate seriously wounded personnel. He entered military service from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

 

1st Lt. Joseph Borkowski, Troop B, 116th Squadron

Bronze Star

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