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Photograph depicts two images of a routine march conducted by the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders) near Sidney military camp.

Photograph depicts a group of high ranking military officials, including Lieutenant Colonel Powley of the 143rd Battalion, and Lieutenant Colonel Leach of the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders), among others. Seated in the centre chair is Govenor General, the Duke of Connaught. This picture was taken at a military training camp in Sidney, B.C when the two battalions were training there in 1916.

Photograph depicts two images of a routine march conducted by the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders) near Sidney military camp.

Photograph depicts two images of a routine march conducted by the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders) near Sidney military camp.

Photograph depicts a group of high ranking military officials, including Lieutenant Colonel Powley of the 143rd Battalion, and Lieutenant Colonel Leach of the 231st Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders), among others. Seated in the centre chair is Govenor General, the Duke of Connaught. This picture was taken at a military training camp in Sidney, B.C when the two battalions were training there in 1916.

Photograph depicts a bird's eye view of the encampment at Sidney Camp where many battalions completed their summer field training.

Photograph depicts a bird's eye view of farmlands and the encampment at Sidney Camp where many battalions completed their summer field training.

Photograph depicts two portraits of Bantam soldiers of the 143rd Battalion taken at a military camp, likely in Sidney B.C. The soldier in the first picture is wearing the more casual 'military undress' while the soldier in the second picture is in his full uniform.

Photograph depicts soldiers participating in bayonet training at Sidney military camp. In the top picture, a physical training instructor (white sweater) gives instructions to the men who must attack hay bales for practice. Behind them, other groups of soldiers practice bayonet fighting. In the bottom picture, soldiers are asked to attack hanging bales of hay that represent the enemy.

Photograph depicts what appears to be the 231st Battalion practicing bayonet fighting at Sidney military camp.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney military camp. In the top picture, soldiers sit on the grass in front of targets as they receive a lecture on rifle shooting from a trainer. In the bottom picture, soldiers stand in two lines and practice fighting stances.

Photograph depicts soldiers participating in bayonet fighting exercises at Sidney military camp. In the top picture, soldiers prepare to attack a hanging bale of hay. In the bottom picture, soldiers emerge from a trench and charge. The gymnastics staff (in charge of physical training) stand and observe the exercises.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney Camp. The top photo is of soldiers participating in a bayonet fighting drill. The bottom picture is of a group of engineers with their mascot.

Photograph depicts a warrant officer from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) at the military training camp in Sidney, B.C. This officer wears the warrant officer insignia on his sleeve and also wears a lanyard around his shoulder. He also wears a medal ribbon on his uniform, likely earned following service in the Boer War. This soldier is also in photograph J-03339.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney Camp. In the first picture, a Bantam soldier stands outside a sentry box. In the second picture is a group picture of seven soldiers.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney camp during summer field training for the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams). In the first picture, a group of Bantam soldiers pose inside a tent holding their bayonets. In the second picture, a soldier stands outside of his tent next to all of his equipment which includes his rifles, clothing, mess tin, rifle and bedding.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney camp during summer training for the 143rd Battalion. In the first picture, a soldier has his photograph interrupted by another soldier who tries to spill something from a bottle over the unsuspecting soldier. In the second picture, a Bantam poses outside the tents at camp.

Photograph depicts two soldiers at Sidney camp posing for portraits. They are part of the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams). These photos were taken at Sidney camp during summer field training in 1916.

Photograph depicts two soldiers posing on the veranda of a business. Both soldiers wear cap badges from the Yukon Infantry Company, marked by a distinctive "Dawson Y T" on their cap badge. These men wear regular Service Dress Uniforms, however the lance-corporal wears a 231st Battalion title bar on his shoulder straps and both wear 231st Battalion collar badges. The 231st Battalion was a highland unit, however due to the small size of the Yukon force, they were temporarily attached to the 231st Battalion for training.

Photograph depicts two pictures of Bantam soldiers at Sidney military camp during summer field training for the 143rd Battalion. Both these shots are examples of cameraderie as they feature small groups of soldiers who likely lived under the same tent. In the second picture, there is a small number '15' laid out in stones outside of the tent. This may be marking the area as No. 15 Platoon.

Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) taken at the Sidney military camp during their summer field training in 1916. The first soldier is a private and the second soldier is a lance-corporal.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) posing for a photograph at Sidney camp where the battalion completed their summer field training.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Sidney camp during summer field training in 1916. In this photograph, soldiers from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) are seen posing near their living quarters.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) with tattoos on his chest, arms and back. The images portrayed in the tattoo designs include eagles and snakes, nude women, lion heads and birds.

Photograph depicts lines of soldiers at Sidney Camp as they wait to be served their rations at the outdoor dining facilties.

Photograph depicts the line up of soldiers waiting to be served food at Sidney Camp.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney Camp. The top picture shows the encampment where soldiers were housed during summer field training. The bottom picture shows horses at the camp being tended to by soldiers.

Photograph depicts soldiers standing in front of their horses at the small stables at Sidney Camp. In front of them is a flag pole underwhich they have decorated the ground with white stones, creating two crossed flags (British and Canadian) with the words "Transport".

Photograph depicts a few soldiers wearing camp clothing at the military training camp in Sidney. They likely belong to either the 143rd Battalion or 231st Battalion.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney Camp during summer field training for the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams). Both images feature soldiers posing outside their tents. In the first image, another soldier can be seen lying on the floor of the tent.