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CANTON — World War II Veteran Bernard Adams has received the Purple Heart and a number of other medals bestowed by U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-2nd District, at a ceremony held recently at Pinnacle Health & Rehab nursing home, formerly Victorian Villa Rehabilitation & Living Center.
Adams was born and raised in Canton, currently residing at the nursing home.
He was drafted into the Army in 1943. Wounded twice — once in Normandy and once in Germany less than six months later — Adams eventually returned to Canton, where he served on the planning board for 31 years and as a town selectman for five years. He owned a construction business, worked on the family farm, and built his own sawmill and skidders.
In addition to the Purple Heart, Adams received the Good Conduct Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and Bronze Star with Attachment (Triple), the World War II Victory Medal and the Honorable Service Lapel Button World War II.
“More than 70 years ago, Mr. Bernard Adams selflessly and courageously fought in the Normandy campaign that led to the Allied victory in Europe. I am profoundly grateful for the honor of presenting the Purple Heart and a number of other medals to you in recognition of your sacrifices and service,” Poliquin said during the ceremony.
“Our Nation is forever grateful to the selfless men and women of the Armed Services, past and present, and their families for their service and sacrifices; without them, we don’t have freedom and we don’t have a country. Thank you, Mr. Adams, for your years of service to your Nation, to your community, and to your family.”
