Corporal Borowski was a member of Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on 7 September 1952.

For his leadership and valor, Corporal Borowski was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.

Awarded for actions during the Korean War:

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Edward Joseph Borowski, Jr. (MCSN: 1187691), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Assistant Machine Gunner of Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 5 and 6 September 1952. When his unit relieved friendly troops on a strategic outpost which had been subjected to an intense enemy barrage, Corporal Borowski unhesitatingly exposed himself to hostile mortar, artillery and sniper fire to remove the casualties from the forward slope position. Although the outpost was again subjected to intense enemy artillery and mortar fire on the following night, he bravely maintained his position in the face of an assault by numerically superior hostile forces and continued to deliver effective machine gun fire on the attackers until he was instantly killed by an enemy mortar shell. By his outstanding courage, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades, Corporal Borowski upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

General Orders: Commanding General, 1st Marine Division: Serial 32132 (October 25, 1952)

Action Date: September 5 & 6, 1952

Service: Marine Corps

Rank: Corporal

Company: Company I

Battalion: 3d Battalion

Regiment: 5th Marines

Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.)