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Photograph depicts two officers attached to the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment at Willows Camp. The first is a CO from the Canadian Engineers. The second soldier is a captain who was originally trained in the 121st Battalion (Western Irish).

Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. These soldiers also wear different hat styles: the Winter Forage Cap (left) and Service Dress Cap (right).

Photograph depicts the portraits of two soldiers who were part of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. This force was raised from volunteers and conscripts from all over the country.

Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. They are also wearing Oliver 'snake clasp' leather belts.

Photograph depicts two exposures on the same plate. The first image is of a corporal. Before joining the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force, he was trained in the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment, as per his cap and collar badges. Troops for the Russian campaign were recruited from volunteers and conscripts from all over the country.

Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones.

Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. The soldier on the right wears uniform insignia from the Canadian Army Medical Corps. The second soldier wears a general list officer's cap badge.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. All recruits are wearing British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. They would have been given these uniforms as Canadian supplies were low this late in the war. The soldier in the second image wears insignia from the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment. Troops were recruited for the Siberian force all over Canada.

Photograph depicts two soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force.

Photograph depicts two images of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first image, three relaxed soldiers pose together with their jackets open; one of the men is wearing a Good Year sweater. The soldier in the second image poses formally for a portrait at camp.

Photograph depicts two pairs of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldiers are posing with their Ross Mark III rifles and attached bayonets.

Photograph depicts two images of the same soldier; one without his cap and the other with it. This soldier was recruited to be a part of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force which drew men from all over Canada.

Photograph depicts the 168th draft of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment aboard the Princess Victoria. The troops share this CPR ship with regular passengers also on their way to Vancouver. The Grand Trunk Pacific warehouses can be seen in the background.

Photograph depicts the 168th draft of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment aboard the Princess Victoria. The troops share this CPR ship with regular passengers also on their way to Vancouver. The Grand Trunk Pacific warehouses can be seen in the background.

Photograph depicts the 168th draft of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment preparing for boarding at the CPR station in Victoria.

Photograph depicts the 168th draft of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment leaving Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows camp. The first picture is of a boxing team with their PT trainers. The picture was also labeled "Van" by the photographer but it is unknown if the team was from Vancouver. The second picture is of a soldier from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. He holds a swagger stick and wears the appropriate cap and collar badges.

Photograph depicts a bayonet fighting team posing with a lieutenant and another two instructors from the gymnastics staff (in sweaters). Notes left by the photographer suggest this is Lieutenant Shaw (or perhaps Chambers). To his right is Sergeant Watson, who is also an accomplished shooter (see J-02737 and J-02736).

Photograph depicts a bayonet fighting team posing with a lieutenant and instructors from the gymnastics staff (in sweaters). Notes left by the photographer suggest this is Lieutenant Shaw (or perhaps Chambers). To his right is Sergeant Watson, who is also an accomplished shooter (see J-02737 and J-02736).

Photograph depicts a bayonet fighting team posing with a lieutenant and instructors from the gymnastics staff (in sweaters). Notes left by the photographer suggest this is Lieutenant Shaw (or perhaps Chambers). To his right is Sergeant Watson, who is also an accomplished shooter (see J-02737 and J-02736).

Photograph depicts two soldiers who were likely attached to the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. Both soldiers wear British pattern Service Dress uniforms with rifle patches on the shoulders. The soldier on the left is wearing a Winter Forage Cap that had detachable ear flaps that could be brought down in cold weather to warm the ears. The second soldier has a typical Service Dress Cap and also wears a frog and scabbard on his belt where his bayonet would be kept.

Photograph depicts a small group of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. Photo taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two groups from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. Photo taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp. The first picture shows two soldiers and the second one is a portrait of a single man. While no notes were left behind by the photographer in regards to their identity, it is likely that they belonged to a Depot Battalion in the British Columbia Regiment due to the date of the photograph.

Photograph depicts a private of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Regretfully, the photographer did not identify him, however given the date of the photo, he likely belonged to a Depot Battalion in the British Columbia Regiment.

Photograph depicts two soldiers at Willows Camp. Both are infantry soldiers. While no notes were left behind by the photographer in regards to their identity, it is likely that they belonged to a Depot Battalion in the British Columbia Regiment due to the date of the photograph.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers on the training grounds at Willows Camp. They are participating in physical training and are performing a variety of areobic exercises. In the background another group of soldiers appear to be playing sports, possibly cricket.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers on the training grounds at Willows Camp. They are participating in physical training and are performing a variety of areobic exercises. In the background another group of soldiers appear to be playing sports, possibly cricket.

Photograph depicts soldiers working on their physical condition by performing a variety of aerobic exercises.

Photograph depicts two close-up portraits of soldiers at Willows Camp. In the first portrait the soldier wears glasses. Both men have the infantry shoulder title (INF) on this shoulder straps and carry swagger sticks. Their battalion is unknown however given the date of the photograph they may have been attached to a Depot Battalion in the British Columbia Regiment.