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Photograph depicts a design made of small stones and pebbles outside one of the tents at Willows Camp. This symbol is in fact that of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and features a little devil figure holding a pitchfork. The motto reads Hosti Acie Nominati (later corrected to Hostium acie nominati -- 'Named by the enemy force'). The design is further decorated with the addition of "No. 5 Platoon". These crests made of small decorated stones and pebbles were placed around the camp by soldiers to identify groups such as platoons and companies who resided in those areas. As this picture was taken during the mobilization of the Siberian Expeditionary Force which included recruits from all corners of Canada, it is possible that the soldiers who were quartered in this area of the camp may had been drafted from the prairies to join 'B' Company (260th Battalion).

Photograph depicts groups of soldiers approaching the mess hall at Willows Camp in the autumn of 1918. They belong to the Siberian Expeditionary Force. Notice how boardwalks have been installed on the grounds as the camp had become too muddy to navigate after a very wet autumn.

Photograph depicts soldiers of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force outside the mess halls of Willows Camp. They appear to be cleaning their dishes in the outdoor sinks.

Photograph depicts soldiers of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force training at Prospect Rifle Range.

Photograph depicts two pictures of Willows Camp. In the first photo, a view of the encampment at Willows in which a main pathway is lined by canvas tents. In the second photo, the crest of the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment made of stones marks this unit's area on the campsite.

Photograph depicts soldiers of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force training at Clover Point Rifle Range.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp. In the first picture, a soldier stands next to a unit badge made of decorated stones. The canvas tents of the lodgings can be seen behind him. In the second picture, the same soldier poses for a close-up shot in front of a tent. His badge is from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. In the bottom-right corner you can also see another photographer and his camera.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. The front line of soldiers appear to be from the 20th Machine Gun Corps. Evidence of the exceptionally wet autumn of 1918 can also be seen in the puddles and muddy patches on the grounds.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. Evidence of the exceptionally wet autumn of 1918 can also be seen in the puddles and muddy patches on the grounds.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. Evidence of the exceptionally wet autumn of 1918 can also be seen in the puddles and muddy patches on the grounds.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. Evidence of the exceptionally wet autumn of 1918 can also be seen in the puddles and muddy patches on the grounds. Officer on the first horse appears to be Lt. Col. Jamieson, possibly meaning that the group pictured is the 260th Battalion.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. Evidence of the exceptionally wet autumn of 1918 can also be seen in the puddles and muddy patches on the grounds. The officer on the first horse appears to be Lt. Col. Jamieson, possibly meaning that the group pictured is the 260th Battalion.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. In the bottom-right corner you can also see another photographer and his camera.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. Evidence of the exceptionally wet autumn of 1918 can also be seen in the puddles and muddy patches on the grounds.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. Evidence of the exceptionally wet autumn of 1918 can also be seen in the puddles and muddy patches on the grounds.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. Evidence of the exceptionally wet autumn of 1918 can also be seen in the puddles and muddy patches on the grounds.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. Evidence of the exceptionally wet autumn of 1918 can also be seen in the puddles and muddy patches on the grounds. The officer on the first horse appears to be Lt. Col. Jamieson, possibly meaning that the group pictured is the 260th Battalion.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. In the bottom-right corner you can also see another photographer and his camera.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. Evidence of the exceptionally wet autumn of 1918 can also be seen in the puddles and muddy patches on the grounds. The officer on the first horse appears to be Lt. Col. Jamieson, possibly meaning that the group pictured is the 260th Battalion.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. In the bottom-right corner you can see another photographer and his camera.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force standing at attention on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force drilling on the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp. Officers inspect troops from their horses. In the bottom-right corner you can also another photographer and his camera.

Photograph depicts the band (wind, brass and drums) of the 143rd Battalion (BC Bantams). They pose in front of the parliament buildings in Victoria with Captain Conyers Bridgewater and the Sergeant Major, Bandmaster (insignia on sleeve, name unknown).

Photograph depicts a company from the 143rd Battalion (BC Bantams) posing in front of the Provincial parliament building. Buglers sit down on the floor in the front row and officers sit on chairs. These include: Lieutenant Ernest LeMessurier, Captain Hugh Kennedy, Captain James Maxwell Reid, Lieutenant William Noble, Lieutenant Herbert Mason Drost.

Photograph depicts a company from the 143rd Battalion (BC Bantams) posing in front of the Provincial parliament building. Buglers sit down on the floor in the front row and officers sit on chairs. These include: Captain William Wallace Duncan, Captain Sidney Colgate, Major Frederic Wollaston, Lieutenant James Cyril Harding Benson, Captain James Harry Kerr.

Photograph depicts a company from the 143rd Battalion (BC Bantams) posing in front of the Provincial parliament building. Buglers sit down on the floor in the front row and officers sit on chairs. These include: Captain Stanley Albert Emil MacDonald, Major Norman Eric Gore-Langton (with mascot),Captain John Alexander Greenhill, Lieutenant James Julier, Lieutenant Ernest Messurier and others.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams). Seen left to right in the front row: Captain Hugh Kennedy, Captain William White, Captain Joseph Gordon Smith, Major Norman Eric Gore-Langton, Senior Major William Fothergill Cooke Tayler, Lieutenant Colonel Alan Bruce Powley, Captain Gerald Charles Huntingdon, Major Frederic Wollaston, Captain James Maxerll Reid, Captain Robert Ingram, Captain William John Cox. Middle Row: Lieutenant Basil Champion Twaites, Lieutenant Robert Ellaby Meredith, Captain James Harry Kerr, Lieutenant Albert James Julier, Captain Oswald Frances Drury Norrington, Captain John Alexander Greenhill, Captain William Wallace Duncan, Captain Sidney Colgate, Lieutenant William Noble, Lieutenant James Cyril Harding Benson, Captain Stanley Albert Emil MacDonald, Lieutenant Ernest LeMessurier. Back row: Lieutenant A. G. Blair, Captain Conyers Bridgewater, Lieutenant Herbert Mason Drost, Lieutenant G.B. Moore, Lieutenant Gilbert, Lieutenant John Collard McKelcan Johns.

Photograph depicts a company from the 143rd Battalion (BC Bantams) posing in front of the Provincial Parliament building. Buglers sit down on the floor in the front row and officers sit on chairs. These include: Captain Stanley Albert Emil MacDonald, [Unknown], Captain John Alexander Greenhill, Major Norman Eric Gore-Langton, Lieutenant James Julier, Lieutenant Ernest Messurier and others.

Photograph depicts a draft from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment, posing for a picture at Willows Camp. The original photographer's box notes list this photograph as either the #6, #7 or #8 draft.