Photograph depicts a young soldier in full uniform posing as he is drafted for service. He is wearing Oliver 1903 Pattern equipment. His bandolier with five ammunition pouches and decorated riding crop suggest he trained as cavalry. He wears the Canadian 7-button Service Dress jacket, breeches, puttees and ankle boots. He is also equipped with a mess tin, canteen and additional storage pouches. A white lanyard worn on the right shoulder, as well as the badge on his peaked cap shows that he was a member of the 5th Garrison Artillery Regiment (Canadian Field Artillery).