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Photograph depicts two pictures taken of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force.

Photograph depicts a platoon from the 88th Battalion. Box notes left by the photographer suggest they are either #2 Platoon or #6 Platoon. The troops are wearing leather Oliver equipment with cartridge pouches. Seated at the centre of the group is Lieutenant Roderick Finlayson.

Photograph depicts Non-Commissioned Officers of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) at Willows Camp. According to box notes left by the photographer, these could be the officers of No. 4 Company. The officers in the front row are Lieutenant Richard Welsted Day, Captain Arthur Cecil Gray, Major Edward Alfred Pym, Lieutenant Edward Barton Hart, Lieutenant Henry Geroge E. Pocock, Lieutenant James Malcolm McKenzie. Four buglers are seated on the ground.

Photograph depicts a platoon from the 88th Battalion. Box notes left by the photographer suggest either #2 Platoon or #6 Platoon. The troops are wearing leather Oliver equipment with cartridge pouches. Seated at the centre of the group is Lieutenant Roderick Finlayson.

Photograph depicts either No. 13, 15, 16 or 17 Platoon of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). This platoon is photographed with the following officers seated on chairs: Lieutenant Twigg, Captain E.O.C. Martin, and Lieutenant Crease.

Photograph depicts soldiers from 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) boarding the SS Princess Charlotte. This CPR ship offered a connecting service to the railway station in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts the scene at the CPR station in Victoria on the departure day of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). The troops overcrowd the ship and hundreds of civilians assemble on the docks to watch the departure.

Photograph depicts the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) pulling out to sea on the SS Princess Charlotte. They are travelling to Vancouver where they will then transfer to a train. Some civilians have lined the docks in order to wave goodbye.

Photograph depicts the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) pulling out to sea on the SS Princess Charlotte. They are travelling to Vancouver where they will then transfer to a train. Some civilians have lined the docks in order to wave goodbye.

Photograph depicts the scene in front of the Parliament on the departure day of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). The streets are crowded with people and soldiers as they make their way to the CPR station in the harbour. Cars are lined up on Menzies street with passengers standing up to get a view of the scene. In the photo is a produce cart from F.R. Stewart and Co. Wholesale Fruits & Provisions.

Photograph depicts soldiers of the 88th Battalion marching on the grounds of Willows Camp during the consecration of their regimental colours.

Photograph depicts the Consecration of colours for the 88th Battalion at Willows Camp. In this photo, a chaplain is seen addressing the crowd.

Photograph depicts the Consecration of colours for the 88th Battalion at Willows Camp. In this photo, a chaplain is seen addressing the crowd.

Photograph depicts soldiers of the 88th Battalion mingling with civilians at Willows Camp following the consecration of their regimental colours.

Photograph depicts the Consecration of colours for the 88th Battalion at Willows Camp. In this photo, a chaplain is seen addressing the crowd.

Photograph depicts civilians and the 88th Battalion attending the consecration of the regiment's colours at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts a platoon from the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) at Willows Camp. In the front row chairs are Captain Harold Despard Twigg, Captain Edward Oliver C. Martin, and Lieutenant Arthur Douglas Crease.

Photograph depicts the non-commissioned officers of one of the companies of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) sitting together on a grassy field behind some of the Battalion's commissioned officers. In the front row wearing officer's uniform are (Left to Right) : Lieutenant Arthur Douglas Crease, Captain Edward Oliver C. Martin, Lieutenant-Colonel Harold Joseph R. Cullin, Unknown, Unknown.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 88th Battalion, Victoria Fusiliers at Willows Camp. Identified officers include Major E. A. I. Pym and Major B. H. Harrison (seated 5th and 6th from the left, second row).

Photograph depicts the non-commissioned officers of one of the companies of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) sitting together on a grassy field behind some of the Battalion's commissioned officers. In the front row wearing officer's uniform are (Left to Right) : Major Edward Alfred Pym, Lieutenant-Colonel Harold Joseph R. Cullin, Captain Richard H Ley, Captain Arthur Cecil Gray.

Photograph depicts soldiers from 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) boarding the SS Princess Charlotte. This CPR ship offered a connecting service to the railway station in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) pulling out to sea on the SS Princess Charlotte. They are travelling to Vancouver where they will then transfer to a train. Some civilians have lined the docks in order to wave goodbye.

Photograph depicts the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) pulling out to sea on the SS Princess Charlotte. They are travelling to Vancouver where they will then transfer to a train. Some civilians have lined the docks in order to wave goodbye.

Photograph depicts the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) aboard the SS Princess Charlotte in Victoria as they prepare for departure. As civilians crowd the docks to cheer for the departing men, troops throw streamers to them.

Photograph depicts the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) aboard the SS Princess Charlotte in Victoria as they prepare for departure. As civilians crowd the docks to cheer for the departing men, troops throw streamers to them.

Photograph depicts the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) aboard the SS Princess Charlotte in Victoria as they prepare for departure. The boat is nearly overflowing with troops on the decks with some of them climbing up the ship's rigging. Hundreds of civilians have assembled on the docks near the ship to send off the troops.

Photograph depicts the scene in front of the Parliament on the departure day of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). The streets are crowded with people and soldiers as they make their way to the CPR station in the harbour. Cars are lined up on Menzies street with passengers standing up to get a view of the scene. In the photo is a produce cart from F.R. Stewart and Co. Wholesale Fruits & Provisions.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers belonging to the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). The three officers seated in chairs are: Cpt. Harold Despard Twigg, Cpt. Edward Olivier C. Martin, Lt. John Robert Horton.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 88th Battalion, Victoria Fusiliers at Willows Camp. Seated on the boardwalk is second in command, Major B. H. Harrison and commanding officer Lieutenant-Colonel J. R. Cullin. Just off the platform to their right is Captain Richard H. Ley and Major Edward Alfred Pym.

Photograph depicts the machine gun section of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). At the centre of the picture is a Colt machine gun.