Canadian Army Medical Corps Leaving Victoria
- J-01486
- Item
- 1917-01
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts civilians and soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps departing on the Princess Victoria, January 1917
Canadian Army Medical Corps Leaving Victoria
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts civilians and soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps departing on the Princess Victoria, January 1917
Canadian Army Medical Corps Training Unit No. 11
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers, accessorized with British Union Jack flags, preparing to board the Princess Victoria at Inner Harbour, B.C. A soldier on the left, Private William Barnes, gives an example of how a Regimental Number and soldier's initials could be used to identify personal equipment, in this case a water canteen.
Canadian Army Medical Corps at Inner Harbour
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts civilians and soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps preparing for departure from Victoria. Some soldiers wear Canadian flags on their hats. In the bottom right corner, you can see Muggins the Canadian Red Cross mascot, a white Spitz dog.
Soldiers prepare for departure in Inner Harbour
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers at Inner Harbour, Victoria as they prepare to board a ship.
Soldiers march on Government Street, Victoria
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers in Victoria as they march toward Inner Harbour. The original James Bay Hotel can be seen in the background, as well as period cars and horse-drawn carriages.
Soldiers of the CAMC aboard the Princess Victoria
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps aboard the Princess Victoria. Several men decorate their caps and uniform with the British tricolour and flags. Identifiable soldiers in this picture are privates Alphonse Ranchoux (Regimental number 525208), Albert Fox (Regimental number 525231), William Barnes (Regimental number 525190) and William H H Hopkins (Regimental number 525204), Robert Archibald Howell (Regimental Number 525222) and Henry Julien Gounat (Regimental Number 525227).
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts a mix of seamen, soldiers and civilians at Inner Harbour, Victoria. In the background are the Empress Hotel, a delivery truck for produce wholesalers A.P. Slade & Co. and a taxi stop.
Soldiers of the CAMC marching in front of the Empress Hotel
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts Soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps marching in front of the Empress Hotel on Government Street, Victoria B.C.
CAMC soldiers on the Princess Victoria
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts Soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps Training Depot No. 11 aboard the Princess Victoria. The two soldiers at the top climbing the ship's ringing are Robert Archibald Howell (Regimental number 525222) and Henry Julien Gounat (Regimental number 525227).
CAMC soldiers on the Princess Victoria
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps aboard the upper deck of the Princess Victoria. Several of them wave Canadian, British and American flags. Civilians occupy the lower decks.
CAMC soldiers departing on the Princess Victoria
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps waving goodbye as the Princess Victoria prepares to depart Inner Harbour. Private Albert Fox (Regimental number 525231) looks back at the camera as he waves the British flag.
Highland Pipe Band leading a draft of soldiers
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts a Highland pipe and drum band leading a group of soldiers toward the dock. The 50th Regiment (Gordon Highlanders of Canada) badge is visible on band members' Glengarry cap.
Soldiers depart on the Princess Victoria
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers and civilians departing Victoria on the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR ferry.
CAMC soldiers on the Princess Victoria
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps aboard the Princess Victoria. A civilian on board poses with Muggins the Canadian Red Cross mascot, a white Spitz dog.
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers posing during a snow storm in Victoria, B.C. known as the Big Snow of 1916.
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers struggling to walk through the snow during a snow storm in Victoria, B.C. known as the Big Snow of 1916.
Soldiers marching infront of the Empress Hotel on a snowy day
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers marching during a snow storm in Victoria, B.C. known as the Big Snow of 1916.
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers clearing the paths around the Victoria Legislative Building after a heavy snowfall known as the Big Snow of 1916.
Soldiers pose in front of the Empress Hotel on a snowy day
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers in their heavy Canadian-made greatcoats, posing in front of the Empress Hotel on Government Street during a heavy snowfall known as the Big Snow of 1916.
Soldiers march down Government Street on a snowy day
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers in their heavy Canadian-made greatcoats marching down Government Street in front of the Empress Hotel.
Tents at Willows Military Camp
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts the rows of tents that were built to house troops at Willows Military Camp in Oak Bay, Victoria B.C. The masking tape on the glass plate helps the photographer crop the image when processing.
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts the tents at Willows Military Camp in Oak Bay, Victoria B.C. The masking tape on the glass plate helps the photographer crop the image when processing.
Soldiers at Willows Military Camp
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts two pictures. The first is of troops lounging in the camp surrounded by supplies. The second is of someone dressed in formal attire standing in front of a tent that is occupied by two soldiers.
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts the encampment at Willows Military Camp in modern-day Oak Bay near Victoria B.C.
Soldiers at Willows Military Camp
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers standing at attention as they are inspected by senior officers at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C.
Soldiers relax at Willows Military Camp
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers in military undress relaxing at Willows Military Camp next to their bedding supplies.
Soldiers relax at Willows Military Camp
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers in military undress relaxing at Willows Military Camp next to their bedding and supplies. One soldier sits down on his blankets as he smokes a pipe. The masking tape on the glass plate helps the photographer crop the image during processing.
Soldiers at the stables in Willows Camp
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers working on their saddles at the stables in Willows Camp near Victoria B.C.
Soldiers at the stables in Willows Camp
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers cleaning and assembling their saddles at the stables in Willows Camp near Victoria B.C.
Soldiers cleaning their dishes
Part of Ernest Crocker fonds
Photograph depicts soldiers washing their dishes in metal tubs at Willows Military Camp near Victoria, B.C.