Photograph depicts soldiers from the 48th Battalion aboard trains in Vancouver. Specific groups in this photograph include soldiers from No. 11 and No. 12 platoons.
Photograph depicts a mixed group of soldiers from the 62nd Battalion posing at Vernon camp with flags and their bulldog mascot. Some of the men wear trade badges identifying them as bandsmen or pioneers.
Photograph depicts a soldier from the 47th Battalion standing on the grounds of Vernon Camp. The area with tents behind him is marked with "47th Battn C.E.F."
Photograph depicts a soldier in camp clothes posing outside a tent with his Ross Rifle. His battalion is unknown. Behind him are horses feeding from a trough.
Photograph depicts a group of four soldiers standing outside their tent at Vernon Camp. Next to their tent are their mess tins and blankets. Their battalion/regiment is unknown.
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.
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.
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.
Photograph depicts what appears to be a squadron of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles at Willows. Seated in the wicker chair in the centre of the group is Officer Commanding, Lieutenant-Colonel J. C. Bott. Photograph taken at Willows Camp.
Photograph depicts machine gunners of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. They are seen posing at Willows Camp with four Colt machine guns. Lieutenant-Colonel Bott is seated in the chair at the centre of the group. It is possible this group is the Yukon Machine Gun Section who were attached to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles.
Photograph depicts what appears to be a squadron of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles at Willows. Seated in the wicker chair in the centre of the group is Officer Commanding, Lieutenant-Colonel J. C. Bott. Photograph taken at Willows Camp.
Photograph depicts the staff of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles at Willows. Seated in the wicker chair in the centre of the group is Officer Commanding, Lieutenant-Colonel J. C. Bott.
Photograph depicts signallers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The soldiers are posing with signalling flags and heliographs. Taken at Willows Camp.
Photograph depicts large crowds of civilians gathered at the CPR station in Victoria's harbour. They have come to send off the 30th Battalion who are departing on a long journey towards Europe. The ship, SS Princess Mary, is preparing for departure toward Vancouver where the soldiers will then transfer to a train. Soldiers have completely packed the ship and some even climb up the ship's rigging. A military pipe band can be seen in the bottom of the frame.
Photograph depicts the band from Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry ready to board the Princess Mary at the CPR station in Victoria's harbour. This group would be part of Canada's 2nd Contingent. To the side of the building is a shuttle wagon between the CPR station and the Empress Hotel. Part of the parliament building can be seen in the background. Many civilians have gathered around the station to see the departure.
Photograph depicts a soldier mounted on his horse at Willows Camp. This soldier would have belonged to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, which was comprised of men recruited through the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This soldier wears a leather Oliver bandolier and carries his Ross Rifle on the side of his saddle. The 2nd CMR, initially a cavalry unit, was reorganized as an infantry battalion for service in Europe.
Photograph depicts a soldier mounted on his horse at Willows Camp. This soldier would have belonged to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, which was comprised of men recruited through the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This soldier wears a leather Oliver bandolier and is positioned near the camp stables. The 2nd CMR, initially a cavalry unit, was reorganized as an infantry battalion for service in Europe.
Photograph depicts a soldier mounted on his horse at Willows Camp. This soldier would have belonged to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, which was comprised of men recruited through the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This soldier wears a leather Oliver bandolier and carries his rifle on the side of his saddle. The 2nd CMR, initially a cavalry unit, was reorganized as an infantry battalion for service in Europe.
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 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. His Ross Rifle is carried saddle side.
Photograph depicts the SS Princess Victoria docked at Victoria's Inner Harbour. The soldiers boarding the ship belong to a draft of soldiers from the 5th Royal Garrison Artillery, possibly attached to the West Indies Regiment in the Bahamas or involved in some way in their training as the photographer has clearly labelled this box with "Bahamas Contingent".
