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Photograph depicts two soldiers attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Both are wearing the British-style Service Dress Jacket with Oliver belts. The camp was extremely muddy due to substancial rain in the Fall of 1918.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first picture is a simple portrait of a soldier while the second picture features a row of three soldiers.

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 infantry soldiers from the 103rd Battalion returning to Willows Camp following a Farewell Parade. On the horse is a blurry picture of officer commanding Lieutenant-Colonel Henniker. On the right side of the frame, some children have gathered at the entrance of the camp to see the last few moments of the parade.

Photograph depicts infantry soldiers from the 103rd Battalion returning to Willows Camp following a Farewell Parade. They are led by a mascot (dog). Behind the soldiers are three officers riding horses. In the centre is Lieutenant-Colonel Henniker.

Photograph depicts the drums band from the 103rd Battalion returning to Willows Camp following a Farewell Parade. These buildings were just outside the entrance to Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts the medical corps section of the 103rd Battalion returning to Willows Camp following a Farewell Parade. They are identifiable by their red cross insignia on the arms. The buildings they are marching by were just outside the entrance to Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts an officer from the 103rd Battalion on horseback leading the infantry soldiers from his platoon or company into Willows Camp. This picture was taken at the end of a farewell parade as the Battalion was ready to leave for overseas service shortly afterwards. The buildings in the photograph are just outside the entrance to the camp.

Photograph depicts an officer from the 103rd Battalion on horseback leading the infantry soldiers from his platoon or company into Willows Camp. This picture was taken at the end of a farewell parade as the Battalion was ready to leave for overseas service shortly afterwards. The buildings in the photograph are just outside the entrance to the camp.

Photograph depicts a Highland soldier at Willows Camp. He is wearing a Balmoral, cut-away doublet style jacket, and a khaki kilt apron with integral pocket (replacing the sporran). His cap badge is from the 50th Gordon Highlanders, Overseas Infantry Draft.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is mounted on his horse and has the army trade badge of a trumpeter on his sleeve. Photographed at Willows Camp. He is pictured again in J-03388.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is mounted on his horse. His rifle is carried over his shoulder and secured in a 'bucket' on the side of his saddle. The soldier is wearing his Service Dress Cap with the chin strap pulled down. This soldier is pictured again in J-03390.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is mounted on his horse and has the army trade badge of a trumpeter on his sleeve. Photographed at Willows Camp. He is pictured again in J-03385.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is mounted on his horse in front of the stables at Willows Camp. This soldier can be seen again in picture J-03389.

Photograph depicts officers of the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment posing for a group photo in front of the Sergeant's Mess at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts No. 3 Company of the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) posing outside the parliament buildings in Victoria. The five officers seated in the front row are Captain William Wallace Duncan, Captain Sidney Colgate, Major Frederic Wollaston (officer commanding), Lieutenant James Cyril Harding Benson, Captain James Harry Kerr.

Photograph depicts No. 2 Company of the 143rd Battalion posing outside the parliament buildings in Victoria. The five officers seated in the front row chairs are Lieutenant Ernest LeMessurier, Captain Hugh Kennedy, Captain James Maxwell Reid (officer commanding), Lieutenant William Noble, and Lieutenant Herbert Mason Drost.

Photograph depicts a Company of the 143rd Battalion posing outside the parliament buildings in Victoria. The four officers seated in the front row chairs are Lieutenant William Noble, Major Norman Eric Gore-Langton (officer commanding) and his dog, Lieutenant Albert James Julier, and Lieutenant Ernest LeMessurier.

Photograph depicts a group photo of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (BC Horse). Seated in the wicker chair is officer commanding Lieutenant Colonel J. C. Bott. This photograph is actually a picture of printed photograph. It is not sure why the photographer did this, but it is possible that his original negative broke or was lost.

Photograph depicts Canadian Army Medical Corps soldiers attached to the 103rd Battalion (Vancouver Island Timber Wolves). They are posed here with equipment, including first aid kits and stretchers.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 259th Battalion. Many officers In the front row have overseas service chevrons and/or wound stripes on their uniforms, meaning they had seen action in Europe. The 259th was raised as part of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. Seated in the center of the photograph is Lieutenant Colonel Albert 'Dolly' Swift, officer commanding.

Photograph depicts the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMR) at Willows Camp training grounds. Photographer's box notes mention Hastings Park in Vancouver, however the buildings and landscape in the photograph are distinctly Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts the 6th Signal Company who were attached as a support troop to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Photo taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 260th Infantry Battalion. Many officers In the front row have overseas service chevrons and/or wound stripes on their uniforms, meaning they had seen action in Europe. The 259th was raised as part of the Siberian Expedionary force. Seated in the centre of the front row is commanding officer Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Charles Jamieson.

Photograph depicts 'A' company of the 260th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. 'A' company was primarily comprised of recruits from Atlantic Canada.

Photograph depicts the 82nd and 105th drafts from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. This picture was taken at Willows Camp, supposedly before their departure by foot to Victoria's harbour. The soldiers are seen here wearing full equipment and many have decorated their caps with flags.

Photograph depicts a group of men belonging to the Yukon Selective Draft. These soldiers were likely enlisted through the Military Service Act. This photograph was taken at Willows Camp in Victoria, B.C.

Photograph depicts a draft from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. This picture was taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers belonging to the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers).

Photograph depicts a mixed group sergeants (NCOs) and commissioned officers. As their hat badges denote, they belong from different battalions and regiments, including the 88th (Victoria Fusiliers), 72nd (Seaforth Highlanders), 103rd, Royal Canadian Dragoons, and the Royal Canadian Regiment, among others. The circumstances around this meeting are unknown.