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British Columbia Horse; troops marching

Photograph depicts soldiers from the British Columbia Horse marching in Victoria. Troops from the B.C. Horse were trained as cavalry, however once transferred to other units they were sent abroad as infantry soldiers. In this photo the soldiers are wearing leather bandoliers (common with cavalry soldiers).

British Columbia Horse; troops marching

Photograph depicts soldiers from the British Columbia Horse marching in Victoria. Troops from the B.C. Horse were trained as cavalry, however once transferred to other units they were sent abroad as infantry soldiers. In this photo the soldiers are wearing leather bandoliers (common with cavalry soldiers) and carry their rifles on their sides.

Private on his horse

Photograph depicts a private from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles on horseback. He wears a Service Dress uniform and the chin strap on his cap is worn down. His Ross Rifle which is slung across his back is secured inside a rifle 'bucket' on the side of his saddle.

Corporal on his horse

Photograph depicts a corporal from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (British Columbia Horse) on his horse. They are located at the Willows Camp stables which can be seen in the background.

Soldier outside his tent

Photograph depicts a soldier standing at the entrance of his tent. Various supplies are strewn around including a smoking tin, pipe and a couple of magazines. The soldier is dressed in uniform except for his Service Dress Jacket.He is pictured again in image J-03864.

Soldiers outside living quarters

Photograph depicts five soldiers casually posing outside one of the canvas tents at camp. They belong to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (partly recruited through the British Columbia Horse).

Soldier outside his tent

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (recruited through the British Columbia Horse) sitting outside his tent. He is smoking a cigarette and flips through the pages of a magazine. He is pictured again in image J-03866.

Soldiers, 2nd CMR

Photograph depicts four soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (recruited through the British Columbia Horse) posing together for a group photo. These soldiers are wearing the Service Dress Uniforms for cavalry units featuring riding crops, riding breeches, riding boots, leather gloves and leather bandoliers. These men are pictured again in image J-03861.

Soldier mounted on horse

Photograph depicts a private from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (recruited from the British Columbia Horse) on his horse. The Willows Camp stables can be seen in the background.

Soldiers, 2nd CMR

Photograph depicts four soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (recruited through the British Columbia Horse) posing together for a group photo. These soldiers are wearing the Service Dress Uniforms for cavalry units featuring riding crops, riding breeches, riding boots, leather gloves and leather bandoliers. These men are pictured again in image J-03863.

Private on horseback; B.C. Horse

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (recruited from the British Columbia Horse) on horseback. He wears his Service Dress Uniform and Dress Cap with the chin strap down. He also has an Oliver leather bandolier which was typical of cavalry units. This same soldier is pictured again in image J-03857.

Horse jumping exercise

Photograph depicts two soldiers on horseback about to jump over an obstacle, as part of routine training. These men would have been recruited into the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles through the British Columbia Horse squadron.

Soldier outside his tent

Photograph depicts a private from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (recruited from the British Columbia Horse) standing outside the canvas tent where he was housed. Inside the tent are various supplies, including a gas lamp, a copy of Windsor Magazine, bedding and wooden crates. The soldier is wearing his Service Dress uniform with riding boots, gloves and a leather bandolier (popular with cavalry units).

Private on horseback; B.C. Horse

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (recruited from the British Columbia Horse) on horseback. He wears his Service Dress Uniform and Dress Cap with the chin strap down. He also has an Oliver leather bandolier which was typical of cavalry units. This same soldier is pictured again in image J-03860.

Private on horseback; B.C. Horse

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (recruited from the British Columbia Horse) on horseback. He wears his Service Dress Uniform with an Oliver leather bandolier which was typical of cavalry units. His Ross rifle is slung over his shoulder and is secured inside a rifle 'bucket' on the side of his saddle.

Corporal outside his tent

Photograph depicts a corporal from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (British Columbia Horse) standing outside his canvas tent where he was quartered. The soldier is wearing an Oliver leather bandolier which was typical of cavalry units, as was the whistle lanyard around his shoulder.

British Columbia Horse; horse jumping

Photograph depicts two soldiers on horseback jumping over an obstacle, as part of routine training. These men would have been recruited into the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles through the British Columbia Horse squadron.

BC Horse; Routine march

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

BC Horse; Routine march

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

BC Horse; Routine march

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

BC Horse; Routine march

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

BC Horse; Routine march

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

BC Horse; Routine march

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

BC Horse; Routine march

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

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