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Photograph depicts soldiers wearing summer camp clothes and holding rifles. They are somewhere in the Okanagan's rolling hills not too far from Vernon military camp. The battalion number was not included in box notes left by the photographer.

Photograph depicts soldiers attending a church sermon outside on the fields near Vernon military camp. Attendees, including some women, are holding and reading bulletins. Some members of the band are playing their instruments. The chaplain is at the centre of the field, along with three officers.

Photograph depicts the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (BC Horse) aboard the Princess Charlotte prior to departure. In this picture, most soldiers occupy the top deck.

Photograph depicts the SS Princess Charlotte in the distance as it departs Victoria. Civilians and a few sailors line the docks and wave goodbye.

Photograph depicts the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (BC Horse) aboard the Princess Charlotte prior to departure. In this picture, most soldiers occupy the top deck.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (BC Horse) posing in front of a building at Willows Camp. This picture was supposedly taken the date of their departure from Victoria for overseas service.

Photograph depicts the 143rd Battalion's recruitment office in Victoria. A group of soldiers, recruiters, pose for a picture outside the premises alongside the battalion's mascot Rags the terrier. There are several war-time recruitment posters. The 143rd Battalion was also known as the B.C. Bantams.

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-03396.

Photograph depicts soldiers of the 48th battalion posing with their officers, including W. J. H. Holmes. It is possible that this group was attached to a machine gun corps, as they pose behind a Colt machine gun.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 103rd Battalion (Vancouver Island Timber Wolves) at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts the signaller's section of the 103rd Battalion (Vancouver Island Timber Wolves). At each end of the group is a dispatch rider with a Douglas motorcycle. The army trade badges for signallers, represented by crossed flags, can be seen on most soldiers' sleeves.

Photograph depicts non-commissioned officers (NCOs) of the 103rd Battalion (Vancouver Island Timber Wolves).

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 103rd Battalion (Vancouver Island Timber Wolves) at Willows Camp. Original box notes left by the photographer suggest this may be 'B' Company.

Photograph depicts the signaller's section of the 103rd Battalion (Vancouver Island Timber Wolves). At each end of the group is a dispatch rider with a Douglas motorcycle. The army trade badges for signallers, represented by crossed flags, can be seen on most soldiers' sleeves. Also in the photo is a mascot (dog).

Photograph depicts the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMR) at Willows Camp. Officers are seated in the front row. Photographer's box notes mention Hastings Park in Vancouver, however the buildings and landscape in the photograph are distinctly Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMR) at Willows Camp. Officers are seated in the front row. Photographer's box notes mention Hastings Park in Vancouver, however the buildings and landscape in the photograph are distinctly Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts non-commissioned officers and select commissioned officers from various battalions and regiments posing together for a photograph. On the left side of the group is an automatic rifle and a Colt machine-gun. It is possible that this mixed group met together to practice shooting.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). Standing in the back row (Left to Right) are: Lieutenant Henry Blumhardt Greaves, Lieutenant Edwin Harry Lukin Johnston, Lieutenant T. Barclay, Lieutenant John Robert Horton, Lieutenant Roderick Finlayson, Lieutenant Joseph Charles Bridgman, Lieutenant Robert P. H. Baird, Lieutenant Victor Alexander Eliot, Captain Harold Despard Twigg, Lieutenant Henry George E. Pocock, Lieutenant Robert William Richards, Lieutenant Allan Brooks Morkill, Captain Vivian Low, Lieutenant Arthur Vernon Macan, Lieutenant Douglas James, Lieutenant Arthur Douglas Crease, Lieutenant Clifford George R. Kilpatrick, Lieutenant Edward Barton Hart. Seated in the middle row: Captain Claude Ivor McKenzie, Captain Houghton, Captain Samuel Holt Horton, Captain Edward Oliver C. Martin, Major Edward Alfred Pym, Major Benjamin Hutchinson Harrison, Lieutenant Colonel Harold Joseph Cullin, Captain Richard H. Ley, Chaplain George Hubert Andrews, Captain Hugh Bertram Andrews, Captain Thomas Blanchard Pemberton, Captain Frances Julius Marshall, Captain Arthur Cecil Gray. Seated on the floor: Lieutenant James Malcolm McKenzie, Lieutenant Taylor, Lieutenant Geoffrey Benson, Lieutenant Duke.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). Standing in the back row (Left to Right) are: Lieutenant Edwin Lukin Johnston, Lieutenant Arthur Douglas Crease, Lieutenant Duke, Lieutenant Allan Brooks Morkill, Lieutenant Douglas James, Lieutenant John Robert Horton, Lieutenant Arthur Vernon Macan, Lieuteant Geoffrey B. Benson, Lieutenant Taylor, Captain Houghton, Captain Vivian Low. Middle row: Lieutenant Henry George E. Pocock, Lieutenant Robert P. H. Baird, Lieutenant Clifford George R. Kilpatrick, Lieutenant Richard Welsted Day, Captain Harold Despard Twigg, Lieutenant Victor Alexander Elliot, Lieutenant T. Barclay, Lieutenant Joseph Charles Bridgman, Lieutenant Roebrt William Richards, Lieutenant Roderick Finlayson, Lieutenant Henry Blumhardt Greaves, Captain Frances Julius Marshall. Front row: Captain Claude Ivor McKenzie, Captain Thomas Blanchard Pemberton, Captain Edward Oliver C. Martin, Major Edward Alfred Pym, Major Benjamin Hutchinson Harrison, Lieutenant Colonel Harold Joseph Cullin, Captain Richard H. Ley, Chaplain George Hubert Andrews, Captain Hugh Bertram Andrews, Captain Arthur Cecil Gray, Captain Samuel Holt Horton. Seated: Unknown, Unknown. It is clear with the composition of this photograph that it was to be cropped later during processing as several elements were left in the frame, including the photographer's accessory case and extra chairs cast off to the side.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). Standing in the back row (Left to Right) are: Lieutenant Henry Blumhardt Greaves, lieutenant Edwin Harry Lukin Johnston, Lieutenant T. Barclay, Lieutenant John Robert Horton, Lieutenant Roderick Finlayson, Lieutenant Joseph Charles Bridgman, Lieutenant Robert P. H. Baird, Lieutenant Victor Alexander G. Elliot, Captain Harold Despard Twigg, Lieutenant Henry George E. Pocock, Lieutenant Robert Williams Richards, Lieutenant Allan Brooks Morkill, Captain Vivian Low, Lieutenant Richard Welsted Day, Lieutenant Arthur Vernon Macan, Lieutenant Douglas James, Lieutenant Arthur Douglas Crease, Lieutenant Clifford George R. Kilpatrick, Lieutenant Edward Barton Hart. Middle Row: Captain Claude Ivor McKenzie, Captain Houghton, Captain Samuel Holt Horton, Captain Edward Oliver C. Martin, Major Edward Alfred Pym, Major Benjamin Hutchinson Harrison, Lieutenant Colonel Harold Joseph Cullin, Captain Richard H. Ley, Chaplain George Hubert Andrews, Captain Hugh Bertram Andrews, Captain Thomas Blanchard Pemberton, Captain Frances Julius Marshall, Captain Arthur Cecil Gray. Seated on ground: Lieutenant James Malcolm McKenzie, Lieutenant Taylor, Lieutenant Geoffrey B. Benson, Lieutenant Duke.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) attached to the machine gun squad. They pose with officer Lieutenant Robert William Richards.

Photograph depicts a group of non-commissioned officers from the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers) posing together on a hill near Willows Beach. At the front of the group are officer Lieutenant Arthur Douglas Crease, Captain Edward Oliver C. Martin, Lieutenant Colonel Harold Joseph Cullin, Lieutenant Victor Alexander G. Elliot [?] and Lieutenant John Robert Horton.

Photograph depicts two soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both are wearing the 5-button British pattern uniform however the soldier in the second picture has pinned the open collar closed and upright to make it ressemble the previously issued Canadian-style Service Dress jacket.

Photograph depicts a cavalry unit at Vernon Camp.

Photograph depicts soldiers posing with their Ross Rifle MK III's. They have attached their bayonets to their rifles. The Oliver Pattern belt is clearly visible on their uniforms. On the left, a young soldier poses with his bugle.

Photograph depicts soldiers washing up at the outdoor camp facilities at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. Several men look back at the camera.

Photograph depicts soldiers of the 48th Battalion standing at attention while officers inspect them. The two officers seen walking down the front row are commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel William Josiah Hartley Holmes (right). Next to him conducting the inspection is a Colonel whose name is unknown.

Photograph depicts hundreds of soldiers standing in a line at Willows Camp, Victoria B.C.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (B.C. Horse) posing for a group photo. A 'Boy Bugler' sits in the centre front row, in front of the commanding officer. The Bugler Trade Badge can be seen on his sleeve.