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Canada. Army. Canadian Mounted Rifles Victoria (B.C.) With digital objects
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Signallers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The insignia on their jacket sleeves (two flags) identifies them as Signallers, a specialized group of soldiers responsible for military communications. Here, they pose with signal flags (unfurled), two Heliographs, instruments used to send messages in Morse Code using reflected light.

Soldiers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the Canadian Mounted Rifles follow drill commands from their commanding officer. The latter's hand rests on his Calvary Officer's sword. In the background, you can see the soldier's equipment piled against the stands.

Soldiers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (B.C. Horse) posing for a group photo. A 'Boy Bugler' sits in the centre front row, in front of the commanding officer. The Bugler Trade Badge can be seen on his sleeve.

Soldiers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (B.C. Horse) posing for a group photo. A 'Boy Bugler' sits in the centre front row, in front of the commanding officer. The Bugler Trade Badge can be seen on his sleeve.

Soldiers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (B.C. Horse) following drill commands from their commanding officer. The latter's hand rests on his Calvary Officer's sword. In the background, you can see soldiers' equipment piled against the stands.

Cavalry at Willows Camp

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers mounted on their horses. They belong to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (B.C. Horse). They wear Stetson hats and Orndorff pattern bandoliers. While mounted rifle units typically trained as cavalry, they were dismounted overseas and saw service as infantry units.

Soldiers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles

Photograph depicts soldiers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (B.C. Horse) posing in a field for a group picture. They are joined by their canine mascot in the front row. Also in the front row, four soldiers sit on the seat attached to their Colt machine-guns.

11th CMR aboard the Princess Charlotte

Photograph depicts troops from the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles aboard the Princess Charlotte as they are drafted for service overseas. Some men have climbed up the ship's rigging. Many civilians watch from below, including a young boy who is hoisted in the air.

11th CMR aboard the Princess Charlotte

Photograph depicts troops from the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles aboard the Princess Charlotte. Several civilians crowd the docks and climb the barriers as they say goodbye. Some soldiers peer out from the ship portholes.

11th CMR leaving Victoria by ship

Photograph depicts the Princess Charlotte pulling out of Victoria's harbour with the latest draft of soldiers from the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles. Some civilians on smaller boats have approached the troopship to wave one final goodbye.

Crowds at Inner Harbour as troopship departs

Photograph depicts masses of people crowding the docks of Inner Harbour as the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles board the ship in preparation for departure. Some soldiers have climbed the rigging for a better view of their friends and family as they wave goodbye.

Crowds at Inner Harbour as troopship departs

Photograph depicts masses of people crowding the docks of Inner Harbour as the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles board the ship in preparation for departure. Some soldiers have climbed the rigging for a better view of their friends and family as they wave goodbye.

Crowds at Inner Harbour as troopship departs

Photograph depicts masses of people crowding the docks of Inner Harbour as the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles board the ship in preparation for departure. Some soldiers have climbed the rigging for a better view of their friends and family as they wave goodbye.

Crowds at Inner Harbour as troopship departs

Photograph depicts masses of people crowding the docks of Inner Harbour as the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles board the ship in preparation for departure. Some soldiers have climbed the rigging for a better view of their friends and family as they wave goodbye.

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