Photograph depicts two snapshots taken at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. In the first picture, a corporal of the Canadian Army Medical Corps. In the second photograph, a soldier poses with a dog during a canteen break. He wears a cardigan and carries his dishes.
Photograph depicts two soldiers' portraits taken at Willows Camp. In both pictures, the subjects wear the Model 1903 Canadian Pattern uniform with 7-button Service Dress jacket and Model 1905 Service Dress Cap. These soldiers also carry a Ross Rifle MK III with attached bayonet.
Photograph depicts a soldier of a mounted or cavalry unit posing for the camera at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. In addition to the M1913 Service Dress Jacket and M1905 Service Dress Cap, he wears riding boots, a leather bandolier and riding breeches. He also holds a riding crop.
Photograph depicts two snapshots of a soldier in Military Undress posing with a Pit Bull Terrier, likely a camp mascot. In the first photo the dog is sitting on a tree stump, while in the second photo the dog is seated on the ground while his handler smokes a pipe.
Photograph depicts an infantry soldier of the 50th Regiment (Gordon Highlanders of Canada). His uniform is complete with glengarry, British pattern khaki Highland cut-away 'doublet' jacket with five buttons and a fall collar, kilt with regiment tartan, white sporran with two black tails, diced hose and spatz.
Photograph depicts two portraits of the same soldier: one is a close up shot and the other is a full-length portrait. This infantry soldier is a Corporal and has two chevrons on his sleeve. The photograph was taken at Willows Camp, near Victoria, B.C.
Photograph depicts two soldiers' portraits. They are both wearing the Model 1903 Pattern Service Dress uniform, including 7-button jacket and rigid cap. This photograph was taken at Willows Camp, near Victoria B.C.
Photograph depicts an infantry soldier of the 50th Regiment (Gordon Highlanders of Canada). His British pattern khaki Highland cut-away 'doublet' jacket is visible and his regiment glengarry badge and collar badges with the words "50th Overseas Company" are visible.
Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles. Trained as cavalry and deployed as infantry, volunteers from the regiment fought in the war as part of the 5th Battalion CEF, 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade of the 3rd Canadian Division. They also recruited for the 2nd and 11th Regiments, Canadian Mounted Rifles CEF.
Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles. Trained as cavalry and deployed as infantry, volunteers from the regiment fought in the war as part of the 5th Battalion CEF, 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade of the 3rd Canadian Division. They also recruited for the 2nd and 11th Regiments, Canadian Mounted Rifles CEF.
Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles. Trained as cavalry and deployed as infantry, volunteers from the regiment fought in the war as part of the 5th Battalion CEF, 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade of the 3rd Canadian Division. They also recruited for the 2nd and 11th Regiments, Canadian Mounted Rifles CEF. In the background are the stables and encampment at Willows Camp.
Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles. Trained as cavalry and deployed as infantry, volunteers from the regiment fought in the war as part of the 5th Battalion CEF, 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade of the 3rd Canadian Division. They also recruited for the 2nd and 11th Regiments, Canadian Mounted Rifles CEF. In the background are the stables and encampment at Willows Camp. In this photo, a volunteer attemps to bring two horses to the stables.
Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles and saw action overseas as infantry.
Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles. In this photo, men tend to their horses.
Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles and saw action overseas as infantry.
Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles and saw action overseas as infantry. In this particular photo, volunteers groom the horses and clean up the camp.
Photograph depicts the canteen at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. Working the canteen are cooks and staff. They are surrounded by large pots and pans. One soldier leaves the canteen with a jug.
Photograph depicts the canteen at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. Working the canteen are cooks and staff. They are surrounded by large pots and pans. One soldier has stopped by to fetch two jugs of water.
Photograph depicts members of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse at Willows Camp. While these soldiers trained as cavalry, the regiment itself was not mobilized at the outbreak of war. Thus, several of its men would join the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles and would see service overseas as infantry.
Photograph depicts three members of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse working at the stables. Two men assemble saddles in front of the horses' stables. The door behind the soldiers has the name "Eastman" painted on it, presumably the name of the horse.
Photograph depicts members of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse at the Riding School, Willows Camp. In this photo they are seen working the land and feeding the horses. While these soldiers trained as cavalry, the regiment itself was not mobilized at the outbreak of war. Thus, several of its men would join the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles.
Photograph depicts members of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse working at the stables. They are notably cleaning up the vicinity and adding fresh hay.
Photograph depicts a view of the accomodations at Willows exhibition grounds near Victoria, B.C. They comprise several rows of canvas tents. In the background are the horse stables and further are some stately homes.
Photograph depicts soldiers cleaning the stables at Willows Camp. Soldiers can be seen adjusting stable doors, changing bedding, and cleaning the feeders.