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Photograph depicts the officers of the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders). This image is actually a picture of printed photograph. The 231st Battalion was mobilized in Vancouver. Perhaps Crocker, who spent most of his time in the Victoria area, took this photo for his own personal interest. Seated in the front row are: Lieutenant Alexander Guild Neill, Hon. Captain John Herbert Jackson, Captain John Buchan Rose, Major John Gordon Fleck, Lieutenant James Ogston Beattie, Lieutenant Colonel Francis Easton Leach, Battalion Sergeant-Major J. A. Ewart, Major Archibald Rowan (2nd in command), Major Alistair Irvine Robertson, Major William Moore McKay, Captain Herbert George Wright. In the back row: Unknown, Lieutenant Samuel Jackson Nasmith, Unknown, Lieutenant William Douglas Butler, Lieutenant Douglas Earle Johnston, Lieutenant Frank Farrel Toaffe (Taaffe), Captain Thomas Soga Leslie, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Lieutenant William Hanson, Lieutenant William Houston, Lieutenant Charles Meldrum Inglis.

Photograph depicts two images of a routine march conducted by the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders) near Sidney military camp.

Photograph depicts two images of a routine march conducted by the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders) near Sidney military camp.

Photograph depicts the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders) on the training grounds at Hastings Park in Vancouver, B.C. On horseback at the front of the battalion are Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Easton Leach and battalion Sergeant-Major J. A. Ewart. Vancouver Exhibition Buildings can be seen in the background.

Photograph depicts the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders) on the training grounds at Hastings Park in Vancouver, B.C. On horseback at the front of the battalion are Major A. Rowan, Lieutenant J. D. Beattie, Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Easton Leach and battalion Sergeant-Major J. A. Ewart. Vancouver Exhibition Buildings can be seen in the background.

Photograph depicts two scenes taken at a summer military camp near Sidney, B.C. In the top photo, The Duke of Connaught watches as soldiers of the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders) march on the field. In the bottom picture, Officer Commanding of the 143rd Battalion (BC Bantams) Lieutenant-Colonel Alan Bruce Powley, and Major William Fothergill Coke Tayler salute the Duke of Connaught while on horseback.

Photograph depicts two scenes taken at a summer military training camp near Sidney, B.C. In the top picture, soldiers from the 143rd Battalion (BC Bantams) march during an inspection by the Duke of Connaught and other dignitaries. In the bottom picture, Major A. I. Robertson heads a platoon from the 231st Battalion as they are reviewed.

Photograph depicts a football (soccer) team posing together in front of the goalkeeper's net. Organized sports were an important aspect of training for soldiers. The white sweaters were emblematic of those belonging to the Gymnastics Staff, responsible for the physical training and wellbeing of military troops. The photographer has labeled this photograph as the Officers' football team, and considering the badge on the officer's glengarry, it appears this team is from the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders).

Item consists of a mount of one studio group portrait of eight men in full formal dress uniform. Names captioned below photograph (left to right): "Lieut. C. Holmes, Capt. Scudamore, Lieut. Shaw, Capt. J.E. Leckie D.S.O., Lieut. N.A. Jessop, Capt. A. Turner, Lieut. R.R. Napier, Lieut. R.P. Cotton."

Photograph depicts the soccer team from the 231st Infantry Batallion (Seaforth Highlanders). The battalion badge can be seen on the glengarry of the officer who stands at the end of the back row. This Highland unit was raised in Vancouver, but trained one summer at the military camp in Sidney where this photo was likely taken by Trio.

Photograph depicts two scenes at a summer military training camp near Sidney, B.C. In both pictures, soldiers march in front of the Duke of Connaught who was there on a visit of the camp.

Photograph depicts two scenes at a summer military training camp near Sidney, B.C. In the top picture, troops line up for inspection at camp. In the bottom picture there is a line of motorcars that seem to belong to the spectators that have assembled at the outskirts of the camp.

Photograph depicts two images taken at a military summer training camp near Sidney B.C. In the top picture, 143rd Battalion (BC Bantams) officers ride on horseback as the Duke of Connaught looks on. In the bottom picture, The Duke of Connaught, alongside other dignitaries, review Highland soldiers of the 231st Battalion.

Photograph depicts two pictures of 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders) marching in front of the Duke of Connaught during a state visit.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at a military summer training camp near Sidney, B.C. In the first picture, the Duke of Connaught addresses officers of the 143rd and 231st battalions. In the bottom picture, the Duke of Connaught reviews a group of Bantam soldiers from the 143rd Battalion.

Photograph depicts two images taken at a military training camp near Sidney, B.C. during an official visit from the Duke of Connaught. In the first picture, the Duke of Connaught is seen inspecting troops alongside Lieutenant Colonel Francis Easton Leach. In the bottom picture, crowds of civilians have come to witness the arrival of Field Marshal, His Royal Highness Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught.

Photograph depicts two scenes at a summer military training camp near Sidney, B.C. In the top picture, the Seaforth Highlanders' bagpipe band marches in front of the Duke of Connaught during his visit to review Canadian troops. In the bottom picture, a group of soldiers from the 143rd Battalion (BC Bantams) march in front of the Duke of Connaught.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Sidney military training camp in 1916. In the top image, the Duke of Connaught and other offices raise their cap as do the troops in the distance. In the bottom picture, Lieutenant Colonel Francis Easton Leach of the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders) salutes the Duke of Connaught while on horseback.

Photograph depicts two images taken at a military training camp near Sidney, B.C. In the top picture, a group Highlanders from the 231st Battalion march past the Duke of Connaught. In the bottom picture, officers on horseback from the 143rd Battalion (BC Bantams) salute the Duke of Connaught as they pass by.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at a military summer training camp near Sidney, B.C. In the first picture, the Duke of Connaught addresses officers of the 143rd and 231st battalions. In the bottom picture, No. 4 Company commander Norman Eric Gore-Langton advances with soldiers during a visit by the Duke of Connaught who observes them.