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Photograph depicts two images taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldier from the second image wears cap and collar badges from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. The force was raised from volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. The training headquarters for infantry battalions was in Victoria, B.C.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first image is of two uniformed soldiers. The second of the pair is also in the second exposure, posing alone.

Photograph depicts a small party of Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force soldiers leaving through the gates of Willows Camp. They may have belonged to an advance party of engineers that were sent to Vladivostok on the SS Monteagle in November 1918.

Photograph depicts what appears to be Canadian Engineers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force lined up for a final inspection at Willows Camp. They may have belonged to an advance party of engineers and other personnel that were sent to Vladivostok on the SS Monteagle in November 1918.

Photograph depicts two Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force soldiers (an officer and a sergeant wearing wool coats) on the docks at Rithet's wharf. The SS Monteagle is in the background leaving Victoria.

Photograph depicts the SS Monteagle at sea as it departs Victoria. On the wharf are a couple of military personnel and civilians watching the ship depart.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 260th Battalion (Canadian Rifles), Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Rithet's Wharf prior to boarding the SS Protesilaus.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 260th Battalion (Canadian Rifles), Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force relaxing at Rithet's Wharf as they wait to board the SS Protesilaus.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force standing outside the 6th Field Company Canadian Engineers recruiting office, located at the entrance of Willows Camp. Soldiers are wearing full equipment. Their other belongings are piled up in front of them.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 260th Battalion (Canadian Rifles), Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Rithet's Wharf prior to boarding the SS Protesilaus.

Photograph depicts soldiers of the 260th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force aboard the SS Protesilaus. A few people look up at the troops from the docks.

Photograph depicts the 260th Battalion (Canadian Rifles), Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force marching down Cadboro Bay Road toward Victoria's outer wharf on departure day.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 260th Battalion (Canadian Rifles), Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force waiting on a street near Willows Camp. Bags of personal equipment are piled on on the sides. A soldier with a bugle horn looks at the camera.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 260th Battalion (Canadian Rifles), Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force aboard the SS Protesilaus.

Photograph depicts the SS Protesilaus docked at Rithet's Wharf

Photograph depicts the portraits of two privates from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. They belong to one of two infantry battalions, either the 259th or 260th Battalion. The men wear British pattern Service Dress uniforms. These photos were taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts the portrait of a private from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. This soldier belonged to one of two infantry battalions, either the 259th or 260th.

Photograph depicts the portraits of two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both soldiers are wearing British pattern Service Dress uniforms however one wears a standard Service Dress Cap and the second one has a Winter Forage Cap. The soldier in the second picture has altered his jacket collar (compared with the first soldier) by pinning it closed, giving it the appearance of the Canadian pattern uniform. Both have Ross rifles. These pictures were taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two snapshots taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldiers wear Service Dress Uniforms in either the Canadian or British patterns. Most are posing with Lee-Enfield rifles.

Photograph depicts two snapshots taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first soldier is wearing a double-breasted winter overcoat with fur cap and cold weather goggles. The second soldier is wearing a British pattern Service Dress uniform with a Winter Forage Cap.

Photograph depicts the picture of two soldiers attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldier in the second picture emerges from his tent. Other Ranks were quartered in canvas tents at the camp, while those with more senior and commissioned ranks were housed in permanent buildings. Photos taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two snapshots taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldiers wear Service Dress Uniforms in either the Canadian or British patterns and are holding Lee-Enfield rifles.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers posing with a mascot at Willows Camp. The first soldiers are from Nova Scotia's Depot Battalion and would be drafted into the 260th Battalion. The second soldier is a sergeant and also wears a Military Police Brassard. He also has four overseas chevrons and holds a cane. The third soldier is a corporal and a trumpeter. The fourth soldier is wearing a Winter Forage Cap and is holding an Italian flag.

Photograph depicts two soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first soldier is wearing a greatcoat and the second soldier is wearing a British pattern Service Dress uniform.

Photograph depicts the portraits of two officers attached to the 259th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Details on the uniform of the second officer are particularly interesting and show four Overseas Service Chevrons as well as several medal ribbons going back many campaigns. Both officers wear their rank insignia on their shoulder straps.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp of soldiers attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture, a young soldier carries a pile of blankets and an overcoat on his shoulder. The second soldier poses casually in front of tent while wearing a British pattern uniform, different from the first soldier by it's 5 large buttons, large fold-down collar and rifle patches around the shoulders.

Photograph depicts a soldier with the rank of Lieutenant at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. This soldier has four Overseas Service Chevrons on his sleeve. His badges are from the Canadian Machine Gun Corps.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 260th Infantry Battalion. Many officers In the front row have overseas service chevrons and/or wound stripes on their uniforms, meaning they had seen action in Europe. The 260th was raised as part of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. Seated in the center of the photograph is Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Charles Jamieson, officer commanding.

Photograph depicts a company from the 260th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Notes left by the photographer on the original negative box suggest this was either 'B' or 'D' company. Photograph taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two soldiers belonging to the Royal Canadian Engineers at Willows Camp. This pair were part of the Canada Siberian Expeditionary Force which was mobilized in Victoria in late 1918. The presence of the leather bandolier and riding breeches and boots let us know that these soldiers belonged to a mounted unit. Other interesting details include the rank insignia on the left soldier's sleeves (sergeant), and the winter forage cap on the right soldier.