Photograph depicts two military portraits. In the first picture, a soldier poses with his Ross Rifle MK III. In the second picture, a soldier stands at ease. He wears an Oliver pattern belt with 'snake' clasp.
Photograph depicts a military portrait of a soldier standing at ease. He wears the 5-button British pattern uniform, popular near the end of the War, and an Oliver pattern belt with 'snake' clasp. Photo taken at a very muddy Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C.
Photograph depicts troops standing in front of a post selling Victory Bonds and offering a replica of a trench dugout to visit. The streets and nearby walls are covered in advertisements and war propaganda.
Photograph depicts a group of soldiers standing outside a Victory Bonds post where they shoot their rifles in the air for a crowd of spectators. Nearby buildings are covered in advertisements and war propaganda, including the banner "Keep the Hun on the Run, Buy Victory Bonds".
Photograph depicts the officers of the 259th Infantry Battalion. Many officers In the front row have overseas service chevrons and/or wound stripes on their uniforms, meaning they had seen action in Europe. The 259th was raised as part of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. They all wear the unique cap badge for their battalion.
Photograph depicts troops standing in front of a post selling Victory Bonds and offering a replica of a trench dugout. The streets and nearby walls are covered in advertisements and war propaganda.
Photograph depicts the officers of the 259th Infantry Battalion. Many officers In the front row have overseas service chevrons and/or wound stripes on their uniforms, meaning they had seen action in Europe. The 259th was raised as part of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. They all wear the unique cap badge for their battalion.
Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers posing for portraits at a very muddy Willows Camp near Victoria B.C. They belong to the Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture, the soldier is wearing a winter forage cap. The second picture offers a good comparison of the two styles of uniform used by the Canadian Expeditionary Forces during the First World War. The first soldier wears the 7-button Canadian pattern jacket that was introduced in 1903 to provide a distinctive uniform to Canadians. This Other Ranks Model 1903 Service Dress Jacket differed from the British counterpart by its tall, stand-up collar, 7 small front buttons and a lack of buttons on the lower front pockets. The second soldier wears the 5-button British pattern.
Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers posing for portraits at a very muddy Willows Camp near Victoria B.C. They belong to the Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture, the soldier wears the 5-button British pattern Service Dress Jacket. It appears that the soldier has modified the collar by pinning it closed in order for it to look like the 'smart' Canadian style jacket which had a taller, closed collar. In the second picture, two soldiers wear heavy double-breasted jackets, issued to handle the cold Siberian weather.
Photograph depicts two infantry soldiers from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) posing for a photograph at Willows Camp. They are wearing the 5-button British Pattern Service Dress Jacket popular near the end of the war.
Photograph depicts two infantry soldiers from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) posing for a photograph at Willows Camp. In the first picture, a soldier poses with a dog. In the second picture, a soldier poses with his Lee-Enfield Rifle. They are wearing the 5-button British Pattern Service Dress Jacket popular near the end of the war.
Photograph depicts two infantry soldiers from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) posing for a photograph at Willows Camp, Victoria, B.C. In the first picture, the soldier wears a Winter Forage Cap that had adjustable ear flaps for cold weather. Both soldiers wear the 5-button British pattern uniform that was popular near the end of the war.
Photograph depicts two infantry soldiers from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) posing for a photograph at Willows Camp, Victoria, B.C. Both soldiers wear the 5-button British pattern uniform that was popular near the end of the war.
Photograph depicts two pictures of infantry soldiers from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) at Willows Camp, Victoria, B.C. In the first picture, two soldiers mock-fight using their Lee-Enfield Rifles and attached bayonets. In the second picture, a young soldier wearing the British pattern 5-button Service Dress Jacket poses with his rifle.
Photograph depicts two infantry soldiers from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) posing for a photograph at Willows Camp, Victoria, B.C. Both soldiers wear the 5-button British pattern uniform that was popular near the end of the war.
Photograph depicts two infantry soldiers from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) posing for a photograph at Willows Camp, Victoria, B.C. The soldiers in the first picture wears the 5-button British pattern uniform that was popular near the end of the war. The second soldier wears the original Model 1903 Canadian 7-button jacket.
Photograph depicts two infantry soldiers from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) posing for a photograph at Willows Camp, Victoria, B.C. Both soldiers wear the 5-button British pattern uniform that was popular near the end of the war.
Photograph depicts two infantry soldiers from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) at Willows Camp, near Victoria, B.C. In the first picture, a soldier demonstates the use of his bayonet.
Photograph depicts two infantry soldiers from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) posing for a photograph at Willows Camp, Victoria, B.C. Both soldiers wear the 5-button British pattern uniform that was popular near the end of the war.
Photograph depicts two portraits of infantry soldiers from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia). In this glass plate exposure, soldiers pose in pairs with their Lee-Enfield Rifles.
Photograph depicts two pictures taken of infantry soldiers belonging to the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. In the first picture, two soldiers poses with their Lee-Enfield Rifles. In the second picture, a soldier poses wearing his Winter Forage Cap and holding a swagger stick.
Photograph depicts 'D' Company of the 259th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. 'D' Company was primarily composed of soldiers drafted from Quebec, many of whom were conscripts. Picture taken at Willows Camp.
Photograph depicts the officers of the 259th Battalion. Many officers In the front row have overseas service chevrons and/or wound stripes on their uniforms, meaning they had seen action in Europe. The 259th was raised as part of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. Seated in the center of the photograph is Lieutenant Colonel Albert 'Dolly' Swift, officer commanding.
Photograph depicts the officers of the 259th Infantry Battalion. Many officers In the front row have overseas service chevrons and/or wound stripes on their uniforms, meaning they had seen action in Europe. The 259th was raised as part of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. Seated in the center of the photograph is Lieutenant Colonel Albert 'Dolly' Swift, officer commanding.
Photograph depicts the 20th Machine Gun Corps (Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force) posing together for a photo at Willows Camp. In the front row, soldiers pose with Vickers machine guns.
Photograph depicts the entire 260th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force, near Willows Beach. Everyone is wearing their full uniform and equipment kit. At the head of the Battalion is Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Charles Jamieson.
Photograph depicts the officers of the 260th Infantry Battalion. Many officers In the front row have overseas service chevrons and/or wound stripes on their uniforms, meaning they had seen action in Europe. The 260th was raised as part of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. Seated in the center of the photograph is Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Charles Jamieson, officer commanding.
Photograph depicts 'D' company of the 260th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. 'D' Company was primarily comprised of soldiers recruited from British Columbia.
Photograph depicts 'A' company of the 259th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. 'A' Company was primarily comprised of soldiers drafted from Ontario. This included several conscripts drafted through the Military Service Act.