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Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp. The soldier on the left wears the Other Ranks Service Dress, while the other soldier wears a Highland uniform.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp. The soldier on the left wears a Highland uniform while the soldier on the right wears the Other Ranks Service Dress.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers at Willows Camp. The soldier on the right blows his bugle. His trade badges for the Canadian Army Medical Corps and for his role as Bugler can be seen on his sleeve.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers wearing Highland uniforms. This includes the British pattern khaki Highland cut-away 'doublet' jacket with five buttons, khaki kilt apron with integral pocket (replaces the sporran in tradition Highland dress) and a Balmoral for headdress. Tartans were removed from kilts sometime during the war as they were costly and difficult to supply. Also note the fall collars which differ from the Other Ranks Service Dress.

Photograph depicts a soldier in Highland uniform. This includes the British pattern khaki Highland cut-away 'doublet' jacket with five buttons, khaki kilt apron with integral pocket (replaces the sporran in tradition Highland dress) and a Balmoral for headdress. Tartans were removed from kilts sometime during the war as they were costly and difficult to supply. Also note the fall collars which differ from the Other Ranks Service Dress.

Photograph depicts a soldier posing for the camera at Willows Camp in Victoria, B.C. On his shoulder, the infantry title is clearly visible.

Photograph depicts the Barracks at Willows Camp decorated for Christmas.

Photograph depicts the 18th draft of the Canadian Army Medical Corps soldiers and a draft of Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery aboard the Princess Victoria on a foggy November day. On the lower deck there is a sergeant with a wound stripe on his left sleeve, meaning he was likely being called back to action overseas.

Photograph depicts the 18th draft of the Canadian Army Medical Corps soldiers and a draft of Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery aboard the Princess Victoria on a foggy November day.

Photograph depicts the bar at the Blanshard Hotel (formerly the Kaiserhof) that is vandalized and looted after an anti-German protest that swept Victoria in early May 1915. Angry mobs vandalized German-owned business and businesses with German sounding names following the sinking of RMS Lusitania by a German U-Boat that killed more than 1,100 civilians, including women, children and prominent Victoria resident Lt. James Dunsmuir (Jr.).

Photograph depicts the Victoria-Phoenix Brewing Company building (for which German-born Joseph Loewen was trustee) that has been heavily damaged and looted following an anti-German protest that took place on May 8, 1915. Riots broke out across Victoria following the sinking of RMS Lusitania by a German U-Boat that killed more than 1,100 civilians, including women, children, and prominent Victoria resident Lt. James Dunsmuir (Jr.).

Photograph depicts a German-owned establishment that was heavily damaged following riots in Victoria. Riots broke out across Victoria following the sinking of RMS Lusitania by a German U-Boat that killed more than 1,100 civilians, including women, children, and prominent Victoria resident Lt. James Dunsmuir (Jr.).

Photograph depicts constables of the Victoria Police Department guarding the Blanshard Hotel (formerly known as the Kaiserhof Hotel) from looters following a riot. Angry mobs vandalized German-owned business and businesses with German sounding names following the sinking of RMS Lusitania by a German U-Boat that killed more than 1,100 civilians, including women, children and prominent Victoria resident Lt. James Dunsmuir (Jr.).

Photograph depicts passerbys and constables of the Victoria Police Department guarding the Blanshard Hotel (formerly known as the Kaiserhof Hotel) from looters following a riot. Angry mobs vandalized German-owned business and businesses with German sounding names following the sinking of RMS Lusitania by a German U-Boat that killed more than 1,100 civilians, including women, children and prominent Victoria resident Lt. James Dunsmuir (Jr.).

Photograph depicts soldiers onboard the Canadian Northern Railway and in front of the train as they say goodbye to friends and family. Vancouver.

Photograph depicts soldiers and civilians on the platforms of Union Station (later the Great Northern Station, demolished 1965) in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts soldiers and civilians on the platforms of Union Station (later the Great Northern Station, demolished 1965) in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts soldiers onboard the Canadian Northern train saying goodbye to their families and friends on the platforms below.

Photograph depicts soldiers saying goodbye from a train as they prepare to depart towards the East of Canada.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers posing at Willows Camp, Victoria. In the first picture, a soldier poses with his Ross Rifle MK III. In the second picture, one soldier demonstrates how to stand at attention with his Ross Rifle as the two other soldiers show a proper shooting position.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers at Willows Camp. In the first picture, a soldier poses with a Newfoundland dog in front of his tent. Dogs, usually Regiment mascots, were important for the overall morale of the soldiers and offered companionship after long days of training. In the second picture, a soldier holds his swagger stick behind his back as he poses in front of the encampment.

Photograph depicts two soldiers of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp, November 1918. By this time, the Canadian uniform had adopted the 5-button British Pattern. The soldier in the first portrait poses with his Lee-Enfield Rifle and attached bayonet. He also wears the Winter Forage Cap. This cap had ear flaps that could be folded down and secured with a chin strap.

Photograph depicts soldiers lined up for rations during their break from gun training at Heal's Rifle Range near Victoria, B.C.

Photograph depicts soldiers shooting targets at Heal's Rifle Range near Victoria, B.C.

Photograph depicts soldiers enjoying their rations on a hillside at Heal's Rifle Range near Victoria, B.C.

Photograph depicts the shooting range at Heal's Rifle Range near Victoria, B.C., as well as the nearby encampment.

Photograph depicts signallers from the 48th Battalion, posing with their officers including Lieutenant Colonel W. J. H. Holmes. In the front, Signallers pose with their flags, heliographs and Begbie lamps (Lamp Signalling B).

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 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 cold machine gun.

Photograph depicts a company of the 48th Battalion at Willows Camp. Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel W. J. H. Holmes is seated in the front row.