James Andrew Borderieux, Courtesy of USS Corry Survivors Association
1930 Census
We are limited in our knowledge of James Borderieux. The 1930 census shows an 8-year old James living with his father, Andrew James, his mother Nellie, older brother Francis (age 15 in 1930) and older sister Mildred (age 14). The family owned their home, valued at $5,000 and owned a radio. His mother Nellie had only been married to his father for eight years,
indicating that it was likely that Francis and Mildred were from a previous marriage. James’ grandparents were born in France and Northern Ireland, indicating that he was a second generation removed from the second major wave of US immigration. His father worked as s pipe fitter at a sprinkler manufacturing company.
indicating that it was likely that Francis and Mildred were from a previous marriage. James’ grandparents were born in France and Northern Ireland, indicating that he was a second generation removed from the second major wave of US immigration. His father worked as s pipe fitter at a sprinkler manufacturing company.
James' father, Andrew James was 58 years old in 1942 when he registered with the Selective Service. His record indicates that he was unemployed at the time, which may have influenced James' decision to join the Navy.
It is unclear whether he was drafted or enlisted, but naval records indicate that he enlisted on October 8, 1942 and boarded the Corry on August 2, 1943. On the ship he was a Watertender, third class. His job was to work below decks and keep the ship’s engine’s running. Most likely he was here on the morning of June 6.
The records below indicate that Borderieux was killed in action on June 6, 1944.
Unlike many of his shippmates, his remains were recovered and he is interred at Plot B, Row 2, Grave 58 at Cambridge American Cemetary in Cambridge, England (American Battle Monuments Commission).