Photograph depicts a group of Canadian Engineers at Willows Camp. This group was part of the contingent sent to Russia known as the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. According to box notes left by the photographer, these men may have been miners.
Photograph depicts troops from the 259th Battalion standing in front of a post selling Victory Bonds and offering a replica of a trench dugout to visit. The streets and nearby walls are covered in advertisements and war propaganda.
Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. It is not known who this group was or what special role they had in the brigade.
Photograph depicts the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) aboard the SS Princess Mary on departure day. There were two departures for Bantam soldiers on the same day; one aboard the SS Princess Mary and another aboard the SS Princess Victoria. Some soldiers have climbed the ship's rigging to gain a better view of the crowds who had come to watch the departure. On the left side of the top deck, one of soldiers is carrying Muggins, the Red Cross mascot. The spitz is carrying its Red Cross collection tins on a harness in which people could donate money for the war effort.
Photograph depicts the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) aboard the SS Princess Victoria on departure day. There were two departures for Bantam soldiers on the same day; one aboard the SS Princess Mary and another aboard the SS Princess Victoria. Many soldiers have climbed the ship's rigging to gain a better view of the crowds who had come to watch the departure. On the left side of the top deck, one of the soldiers is carrying Rags, the 143rd Battalion's mascot.
Photograph depicts the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) aboard the SS Princess Victoria on departure day. There were two departures for Bantam soldiers on the same day; one aboard the SS Princess Mary and another aboard the SS Princess Victoria. The Empress Hotel can be seen in the background despite the fog as well as the many spectators lining the streets to watch the departure.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) on the docks of the CPR terminal in Victoria as they wait to board their ships on departure day. Soldiers are seen wearing full gear near the baggage room. Many soldiers are accompanied by their families as they wait.
Photograph depicts the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) aboard the SS Princess Victoria on departure day. There were two departures for Bantam soldiers on the same day; one aboard the SS Princess Mary and another aboard the SS Princess Victoria.
Photograph depicts the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) aboard the SS Princess Mary on departure day. There were two departures for Bantam soldiers on the same day; one aboard the SS Princess Mary and another aboard the SS Princess Victoria.
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 two soldiers from the 11th Overseas Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles at Vernon Camp. The pair are posing outside their tent and are wearing riding breeches and leather bandoliers.
Photograph depicts a small group of soldiers posing together outside their tent at Vernon Camp. The group are part of the 62nd Battalion. Inside the tent, you can see the legs of a soldier who is lying down.
Photograph depicts a soldier in uniform standing outside his tent at Vernon Camp. His battalion and/or regiment is unknown. Near him are piles of blankets and mess tins.
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 two soldiers from unidentified battalions on horseback at Vernon Camp. They appear to be near the stables as several horses are being fed behind them.
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 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 marching band leading the way down Belleville Street and into the CPR terminal. Following the band are soldiers from the 67th Battalion (Western Scots) who prepare to depart Victoria for the Western Front in Europe. This particular departure drew in large crowds and soldiers from other units were asked to create a human barrier between the departing soldiers and observing civilians.
Photograph soldiers from the 67th Battalion (Western Scots) making their way down Belleville Street on departure day. This particular departure drew in large crowds and many civilians and soldiers from other units line the streets.
Photograph depicts the 67th Battalion (Western Scots) on board the SS Princess Adelaide prior to departure. Down on the pier, large crowds of civilians and soldiers from other units watch the departure.
Photograph depicts the 67th Battalion (Western Scots) aboard the SS Princess Adelaide prior to departure. Many soldiers have climbed the ship's rigging to get a better view of the crowd who had come to support the men.