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Photograph depicts what appears to be a Captain who was originally attached to the 103rd Battalion as per his cap badge. Because of the way his rank is presented (on his shoulders straps instead of cuff) this photo was taken near the end of the war. As such, it may be that this soldier was at one point in his career given leave to return to Canada and later attached to the Siberian Expeditionary Force.

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 officers from Military District 11 raising their caps to troops after they pass inspection at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts officers from Military District 11, including district officer commanding Major-General Leckie along with Brigadier-General Bickford of the 16th Infantry brigade inspecting troops on the grounds of Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The photo was taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both men are holding Lee-Enfield rifles. The first soldier has a small pin on his pocket which may be a regimental brooch or a sweetheart pin.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. In these pictures, soldiers pose wearing their British pattern uniforms and Service Dress caps. The soldiers in the second image pose with Ross rifles.

Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force posing outside tents at Willows Camp. The first soldier wears a metal shoulder bar and badges from the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment. Soldiers were drafted from all over Canada to serve in the Siberian expedition. Nova Scotians served in 'A' Company of the 260th Battalion. The second soldier only wears a General enlist badge, therefore could be attached to either of the two infantry battalions (259th or 260th).

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers standing outside a Victory Bonds post where they shoot their rifles in the air for a crowd of spectators. Nearby buildings are covered in advertisements and war propaganda, including the banner "Keep the Hun on the Run, Buy Victory Bonds".

Photograph depicts troops standing in front of a post selling Victory Bonds and offering a replica of a trench dugout. The streets and nearby walls are covered in advertisements and war propaganda.

Photograph depicts troops 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 two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture, two soldiers candidly lean into each other while they pose carrying their dishes. In the second picture, another soldier poses in front of a tent. He wears a Winter Forage Cap and Oliver 'snake clasp' belt.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture, a group of six soldiers pose together. In the second picture, a soldier originally attached to the 1st Divisional Cyclists Overseas (as per cap and collar badges) poses with his Ross MK III Rifle and Winter Forage Cap.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both soldiers in these portraits wear British pattern uniforms and a Winter Forage Cap.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both soldiers in these portraits wear British pattern uniforms.

Photograph depicts two soldiers at Willows Camp. They were initially attached to the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment (as per cap badges) but were likely drafted into the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force who mobilized in Victoria in the autumn of 1918. In this photo, they wear their Service Dress jackets open, with shirts visible underneath. They also carry their dishes and mess tin.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture, three soldiers pose together. In the second picture is a portrait of a single soldier in front of the encampment.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force aboard the SS Protesilaus. Other soldiers are on the dock along with civilians.

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 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.

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. These soldiers also have a 'SIGNAL' shoulder title, as they were part of the Signal Service, Canadian Engineers. If the dates written on the original negative box by the photographer are correct, these soldiers would not have seen service in Russia as the SS Protesilaus, the ship that carried the final group of Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force soldiers, left Victoria on December 26th, 1918.

Photograph depicts the portrait of a soldier at Willows Camp. He is attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force who trained there in the fall of 1918. He poses with his rifle.

Photograph depicts an unidentified soldier at Willows Camp early on during recruitment for the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The troops who participated in this campaign were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. Training begun in Victoria in the Fall of 2018.

Photograph depicts a soldier at Willows Camp early on during recruitment for the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The troops who participated in this campaign were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. Training begun in Victoria in the Fall of 2018.

Photograph depicts a soldier standing in front of the encampment at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. He is pictured wearing the British pattern uniform, however this young soldier has pinned the open collar closed and upright to make it ressemble the previously issued Canadian style Service Dress jacket.

Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Both soldiers wear Canadian uniforms. The first soldier is a sergeant and part of the Gymnastics (Physical Training) staff. The second soldier is from the Canadian Army Medical Corps.

Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. The first soldier is posing with a Lee-Enfield rifle. The second soldier is a corporal.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both soldiers wear a British Pattern uniform identifiable by the five large buttons, the fold-down collar and the presence of rifle patches on the shoulders. The first soldier is wearing a Winter Forage Cap and the second soldier is wearing a Service Dress Cap with a Canadian Officer's Training Corps badge.

Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers taken at Willows camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first soldier appears to be wearing a turtleneck underneath his uniform. The second soldier poses with a Ross MK III Rifle. Both wear Winter Forage Caps.

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