Born on 2 May 1893 in Bromley Township, Renfrew County, Ontario - son of Alexander Drynan, Sr., RR #4 Cobden, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cobden, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, weight of 175 pounds, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Pembroke, Ontario, on 19 January 1916 (number 788850) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 12 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.22), France.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For fearless and courageous conduct during operations between Haugard and Hallu from Aug. 8th to 11th, 1918."
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