Photograph depicts hundreds of soldiers of the 48th Battalion marching with their Ross MK III rifles on their shoulders. This photo was labeled by the photographer as a 'routine march'.
Photograph depicts a view of the military training camp in Vernon. This picture was taken in 1915 while the 62nd Battalion were training on the site. A flag with their battalion number, as well as decorations on the ground, are ways in which soldiers identified their area of the camp.
Photograph depicts a view of the military training camp in Vernon. This picture was taken in 1915 while the 62nd Battalion were training on the site. A flag with their battalion number, as well as decorations on the ground, are ways in which soldiers identified their area of the camp.
Photograph depicts a bird's-eye view of the military training camp in Vernon. Beyond the camp are the city of Vernon, various farms and the rolling hills of the Okanagan.
Photograph depicts the Camp Headquarters at Vernon military camp. The wooden structure is home to the office of the Camp Commandant. There is a large British Union-Jack flag. Some soldiers stand guard in front of the sentry boxes on camp.
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.
Photograph depicts a battalion of soldiers seated on the grass in the open fields near Vernon military training camp. An officer appears to be giving a speech to the group.
Photograph depicts the 54th Battalion assisting what appears to be a church sermon. A chaplain stands in the middle of the group next to what appears to be a small altar covered with a British flag. The 54th Battalion's camp and lodging area can be seen in the background.
Photograph depicts a group of soldiers wearing summer camp clothes standing at attention on the grounds near Vernon military camp. This photo was not labeled with a battalion number.
Photograph depicts "Koots", a black bear cub and the mascot for the 54th Kootenay Battalion standing on top of an artillery canon. His handler feeds him a treat.
Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is seated at the entrance of his tent reading newspapers and smoking a pipe. behind him, some blankets are hung to dry over a wall.
Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is mounted on his horse in front of the stables at Willows Camp. This soldier can be seen again in picture J-03391.
Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier stands alone on the camp grounds resting his Ross Rifle on one shoulder. This soldier is pictured again on his horse in photo J-03387.
Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is mounted on his horse on the grounds of Willows Camp. He carries his Ross Rifle slung over his shoulder and secured in a 'bucket' on the side of his saddle. He wears his Service Dress Cap with the chin strap down. This soldier can be seen again in picture J-03394.
Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is mounted on his horse at Willows Camp.
Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is mounted on his horse on the grounds of Willows Camp. He carries his Ross Rifle slung over his shoulder and secured in a 'bucket' on the side of his saddle. He wears his Service Dress Cap with the chin strap down. This soldier can be seen again in picture J-03392.
Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is mounted on his horse on the grounds of Willows Camp. He carries his Ross Rifle slung over his shoulder and secured in a 'bucket' on the side of his saddle. He wears his Service Dress Cap with the chin strap down. This soldier can be seen again in picture J-03398.
Photograph depicts soldiers of the 48th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, at Willows Camp. Lieutenant Colonel W. J. H. Holmes is seated in the front row alongside other high ranking officers.
Photograph depicts band members from the 103rd Battalion (Vancouver Island Timber Wolves) at Willows Camp. Also present in the photo is Lieutenant Colonel Henniker.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the 103rd Battalion (Vancouver Island Timber Wolves). These soldiers wear the "MS" (Machine Gunner) trade badge on their sleeves. They also wear a full kit including Oliver dismounted equipment with 2 cartridge pouches, haversack, and canteen bottle.
Photograph depicts non-commissioned officers (NCOs) of the 103rd Battalion (Vancouver Island Timber Wolves). Seated with them are 3 commissioned officers, including Lt.-Col. Henniker.
Photograph depicts Canadian Army Medical Corps soldiers attached to the 103rd Battalion (Vancouver Island Timber Wolves). They are posed here with equipment, including first aid kits and stretchers.
Photograph depicts a company from the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles at Willows Camp. Notes left by the photographer state this could be either 'A', 'B' or 'C' company. Battalion officers are also seated in the front row.
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.