Adrien served as a Sergeant, U.S. Army during World War II.

He resided in Androscoggin County, Maine prior to the war.

He enlisted in the Army on February 5, 1942 at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed as a Manager and also as Single, without dependents.

Adrien was "Killed In Action" during the war and was awarded the Purple Heart.