M. Drysdale a servi dans l'Armée canadienne pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et était membre de la Légion royale canadienne, Herman J. Good V.C., filiale 18, de Bathurst. Il a été propriétaire de Bathurst Photo Service jusqu'à sa retraite.

He owned and operated Bathurst Photo Service until his retirement, founding member of Club 200 of Holy Family Church and was a member of the Herman J. Good V.C. Br. 18 Royal Canadian Legion, Bathurst.