Photograph depicts NCOs, warrant officers and a commanding officer from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (B.C. Horse) posing for a group photograph. Also in the photo are 4 dogs, presumably mascots.
Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by then Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele (later Major-General) who was Inspector General of Forces Western Canada. Next to him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11. Other high ranking military officials join them, as well as many civilians watching from the stands.
Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by high ranking military officials. The particular group of soldiers in the front appear to be signallers as they carry flags, telescopes and other equipment. Civilians watch from the stands.
Photograph depicts Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele at Willows Camp where he addresses the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse and the 50th Gordon Highlanders. Steele (later a Major-General) was Inspector-General of Forces Western Canada. Slightly behind him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11 (Victoria).
Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by then Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele (later Major-General) who was inspector General of Forces Western Canada. Next to him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11. Other high ranking military officials join them, as well as many civilians watching from the stands.
Photograph depicts Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele at Willows Camp where he addresses the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse and the 50th Gordon Highlanders. Steele (later a Major-General), was Inspector-General of Forces Western Canada. Slightly behind him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11 (Victoria).
Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by then Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele (later Major-General) who was inspector General of Forces Western Canada. Next to him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11. Other high ranking military officials join them, as well as many civilians watching from the stands.
Photograph depicts Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele at Willows Camp where he addresses the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse and the 50th Gordon Highlanders. Steele (later a Major-General), was Inspector-General of Forces Western Canada. Slightly behind him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11 (Victoria).
Photograph depicts a group from the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse who contributed recruits to the 2nd CMR. These soldiers, trained as cavalry, would later serve in the war as an infantry unit. They are wearing leather bandoliers and campaign hats. They appear to be with a gun instructor who wears a Wolseley Pattern Sun Helmet (pith helmet). In the photo are four Colt Machine guns.
Photograph depicts a group photo of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (BC Horse). Seated in the wicker chair is officer commanding Lieutenant Colonel J. C. Bott. This photograph is actually a picture of printed photograph. It is not sure why the photographer did this, but it is possible that his original negative broke or was lost.
Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by high ranking military officials. Civilians watch from the stands.
Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by then Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele (later Major-General) who was inspector General of Forces Western Canada. Next to him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11. Other high ranking military officials join them, as well as many civilians watching from the stands.
Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by then Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele (later Major-General) who was Inspector General of Forces Western Canada. Next to him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11. Other high ranking military officials join them, as well as many civilians watching from the stands.
Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by then Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele (later Major-General) who was inspector General of Forces Western Canada. Next to him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11. It appears this event was open to the public.
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.
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).
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.
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).
Photograph depicts a cavalry soldier with the rank of corporal from the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse on his horse. This regiment recruited for the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles which was where this soldier belonged. He would have trained as cavalry but served in the war as infantry. His Ross Rifle is carried on the side of his saddle.
Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, British Columbia Horse sitting in front of a tent at Willows Camp. He wears all the accoutrements of a cavalry soldier, including leather bandolier, riding gloves, breeches and boots. He wears the appropriate cap badge with details showing "2nd C.M.R. B.C.H".
Photograph depicts a cavalry soldier with the rank of sergeant from the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse on his horse. This regiment recruited for the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles which was where this soldier likely belonged. He would have trained as cavalry but served in the war as infantry. Willows Camp stables can be seen in the background.
Photograph depicts a cavalry soldier from the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse on his horse. This regiment recruited for the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles which was where this soldier likely belonged. He would have trained as cavalry but served in the war as infantry. This soldier carries his Ross Rifle on the side of his saddle.
Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles standing next to the canteen at Willows Camp. Some men are wearing white red cross brassards.
Photograph depicts officers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles posing in front of the canteen at Willows Camp. Seated in the wicker chair is future commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Cecil Latham Bott.
Photograph depicts a group from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. These soldiers, trained as cavalry, would later serve in the war as an infantry unit. They are wearing leather bandoliers and campaign hats. They appear to be with a gun instructor who wears a Wolseley Pattern Sun Helmet (pith helmet). In the photo are four Colt Machine guns.
Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles on the grounds of Willows Camp. Seated in the wicker chair in the front is future commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Cecil Latham Bott.
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.
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.