Other Events and Attributes:

• Attestation Papers: 19 Jan 1916, Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada; 38th Bn EOR; L/Cpl; A. Sgt; Sgt; Pte;
• WWI service: 2 Sep 1918, Dury, Pas De Calais, France; #788850 38th Battalion

Notes:

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Cobden of the Past FB Page Nov 9, 2018
?Who were WWI casualties from Cobden
Pte. Wilbert Drynan was a farmer who enlisted Jan 15, 1916 at age 22 and died 2 Sep 1918 in France, age 25. In February 2017, he was admitted to hospital with diptheria but recovered and was able to return to action. Pte. Drynan was serving in the 38th Canadian Battalion when killed in action. Wilbert was the son of Alexander Drynan and Hannah McLaren of Bromley Twp.
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial is another example of resources available online ? click on the links to see the available documents such as the Book of Remembrance, Burial Site, newspaper clipping.

Attestation Papers:
occupation farmer wt 175lb
5' 10", blue eyes, brown hair; age 22 years 8 mos
Contracted diptheria while serving admited to hospital Jan 9, 1917. Returned to duty Apr 21, 1917.


WWI service:
"Killed in Action
Whilst dressing wounds of a comrade during an advance on Drocourt-Queant Line, on the morning of September 2«sup»nd«/sup», 1918, he was instantly killed by an enemy machine gun bullet." The location was south of Drury.