Photograph depicts a soldier on horseback wearing glasses. He wears a leather bandolier popular with cavalry and mounted units. He wears the cap badge of the Intelligence Corps, a mounted corps, and was likely assigned to the area for reconnaissance in the event that the war should expand to Canadian territory.
Photograph depicts a soldier of the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) posing at a military summer training camp near Sidney, B.C. In this photo, he is wearing a full set of Canadian M1916 Oliver 'dismounted' equipment that features two cartridge pouches.
Photograph depicts two pictures taken at a military training camp near Sidney, B.C. In the first photograph, a line of soldiers pose with their Ross MK III Rifles and bugle in front of the encampment. In the second picture, a Bantam soldier of the 143rd Battalion poses with his full kit of Canadian M1916 Oliver 'dismounted' equipment that featured two cartridge pouches.
Photograph depicts two portraits of the same soldier at a military camp near Sidney, B.C. The first is a close-up shot that gives a clear view of the cap, collar and shoulder badges of the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams). In the second picture, he holds a riding crop and wears riding boots. It also appears from his hands that he suffered from vitiligo.
Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers destined for the Canadian Expedition in Siberia. They are posing at Willows Camp, near Victoria, B.C. In the first picture, a young recuit poses with his rifle. He wears the cap and collar badges of the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. In the second photo, two soldiers dressed in more casual cardigans carry their dishes. One soldier smokes a pipe.
Photograph depicts two snapshots of soldiers taken at Willows Camp on a sunny October day. In the first picture, a group of four soldiers lounge in front of tents while one of them smokes a pipe. The words "Canadian Tanks" has been written on the picture. In the second picture, a recruit from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment is all smiles as he posses for a picture.
Photograph depicts two snapshots taken at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. In the top photo, three soldiers dressed in uniform pose together for a picture. In the bottom picture, three soldiers pose together wearing cardigans and belts.
Photograph depicts 2 portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. The photograph offers a good comparison of the two styles of uniform used by the Canadian Expeditionary Forces during the First World War. In the first picture, the first soldier wears the British Pattern 5-button jacket which was brought back as the standard near the end of the war. In the second picture is the Canadian M1913 pattern which has 7 buttons and a tall, closed collar.
Photograph depicts 2 portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. The photograph offers a good comparison of the two styles of uniform used by the Canadian Expeditionary Forces during the First World War. In the first picture, the first soldier wears the British Pattern 5 button jacket which was brought back as the standard near the end of the war. In the second picture is the Canadian M1913 pattern which has 7 buttons and a tall, closed collar. The second soldier appears to be from the 1st Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment.
Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. The photograph offers a good comparison of the two styles of uniform used by the Canadian Expeditionary Forces during the First World War. In the first picture, the first soldier wears the British Pattern 5 button jacket which was brought back as the standard near the end of the war. In the second picture is the Canadian M1913 pattern which has 7 buttons and a tall, closed collar. The second soldier appears to be from the 1st Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment.
Photograph depicts two exposures taken on the same glass plate. In the first picture, three soldiers smile at the camera at Willows camp near Victoria. In the second picture, a young soldier, who is also in the group photo, poses for the camera holding his swagger stick. His cap badge is from the Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment.
Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers at Willows Camp near Victoria B.C. Both soldiers wear the British Pattern 5-button jacket, however the soldier in the second photo has pinned his collar in such a way that it ressembles the high-neck, tall collar of the original M1913 Canadian pattern dress jacket. Both appear to be recruits from the 1st Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment.
Photograph depicts two portraits taken at Willows Camp. In the first picture, a soldier from the 1st Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment poses for the camera. In the second photo, a soldier is wearing more casual camp clothing. He wears badges on his suspenders that say "Police", which appears to be the name of the clothing brand.
Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp, near Victoria B.C. In the first picture, two young soldiers poses for the camera in front of their accomodations. In the second picture, a headshot of a young soldier, presumably recruited from the 1st Depot Batallion, British Columbia Regiment.
Photograph depicts four smiling soldiers posing together, presumably during lunch time. Each wears their own version of casual camp clothing. They carry their dishes and utensils.
Photograph depicts two portraits taken of soldiers at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. Both soldiers are wearing the M1913 Canadian pattern uniform with 1916 Pattern waist belts. They appear to be recruits from the 1st Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment.
Photograph depicts a soldier sitting on a motorcycle, manufactured by Indian Motorcycles headquartered inSpringfield, Massachusetts. His infantry shoulder title bar is clearly visible.
Photograph depicts a Service of intercession that was held in respect to the Allied Forces in front of the Provincial Parliament in Victoria, B.C. in 1918. Intercession services were held that year across the British Empire at the request of King George V and later by official proclamation in Canada. Premier John Oliver can be seen on the steps of Parliament. Also in this photo, members of the Anglican clergy and church, soldiers and sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy.
Photograph depicts British Columbia Premier John Oliver speaking to a crowd from the steps of the Provincial Parliament. He is surrounded by members of the government, Church officials, sailors, solders and civilians.
Photograph depicts a group of soldiers at Willows Camp Barracks on Christmas Day. The room has been decorated with garlands and pine for Christmas. They are joined by a mascot (dog) who has placed his paw on a Corporal of the CAMC. These soldiers would have belonged to the 260th Battalion, Canada Siberian Expeditionary Force.
Photograph depicts a vacant barracks hall at Willows Camp. The room has been decorated for Christmas with pine and garlands hung across the room. Individual locker room spaces can be seen, along with soldiers' personal belongings.
Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp. In the first picture, two women, likely family members, take a picture with a Corporal of the Canadian Army Service Corps. In the second picture, a Lance Corporal of the Canadian Army Medical Corps poses for a picture.
Photograph depicts two soldiers' portraits taken at Willows Camp. In both pictures, the subjects wear the Model 1903 Canadian Pattern uniform with 7-button Service Dress jacket and Model 1905 Service Dress Cap.
Photograph depicts a soldier of the Canadian Army Medical Corps at Willows Camp. He wears a full Model 1903 uniform complete with 7-button Dress Jacket, Service Dress Cap, Model 1916 waist belt, puttees and ankle boots. He also has the "C.A.M.C." shoulder title on his jacket, as well as the Medical Corps insignia on his sleeve.
