Photograph depicts the Stretcher Bearer's Section of the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams).They are seen here posing with their supervisor, Captain Robert Ingram, Medical Officer.
Photograph depicts 11 soldiers and officer Lieutenant John Collard McKelcan Johns from the 143rd Battalion (British Columbia Bantams) on horseback at Beacon Hill camp. They belong to the Transport Section.
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 aboard the Princess Victoria. The troops share this CPR ship with regular passengers also on their way to Vancouver.
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 Post Office and Customs House buildings, as well as the Belmont building 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 boarding the SS Princess Victoria. The troops share this CPR ship with regular passengers also on their way to Vancouver. The Empress Hotel is in the background.
Photograph depicts the 168th draft of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment pulling out from the harbour aboard the SS Princess Victoria. The Grand Trunk Pacific warehouses can be seen in the background.
Photograph depicts the 16th Draft, Canadian Army Medical Corps (C.A.M.C.) departing Victoria aboard a ship. This CPR vessel would transport troops to Vancouver where they would then board an eastbound train. Soldiers wear the Army Medical Corps insignia on their sleeve (a circular white patch with a red cross) and the C.A.M.C. shoulder title bar. Their service caps are decorated with flowers and various soldiers wave flags, including British, American, Italian and Canadian.
Photograph depicts the 16th Draft, Canadian Army Medical Corps (C.A.M.C.) departing Victoria aboard a ship. This CPR vessel would transport troops to Vancouver where they would then board an eastbound train. Soldiers wear the Army Medical Corps insignia on their sleeve (a circular white patch with a red cross) and the C.A.M.C. shoulder title bar. Their service caps are decorated with flowers and various soldiers wave flags, including British, American, Italian and Canadian ones.
Photograph depicts the 16th Draft, Canadian Army Medical Corps (C.A.M.C.) departing Victoria aboard a ship. This CPR would transport troops to Vancouver where they would then board an eastbound train. Soldiers wear the Army Medical Corps insignia on their sleeve (a circular white patch with a red cross) and the C.A.M.C. shoulder title bar. Some soldier's caps and uniforms have been decorated with flowers and flags.
Photograph depicts a group of Canadian Army Medical Corps (C.A.M.C.) soldiers walking up the dock as they board a CPR ship. The parliament buildings can be seen in the background. Some soldiers carry care packages given to them from friends and family. A few navy seamen are also present.
Photograph depicts a group of Canadian Army Medical Corps (C.A.M.C.) soldiers marching on Belleville street. The Empress Hotel can be seen in the background.
Photograph depicts the 16th Field Ambulance (Canadian-Siberian Expeditionary Force) at Willows Camp. At the centre of the group is Lieutenant-Colonel C.A. Warren.
Photograph depicts the 16th Field Ambulance posing together for a group shot at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. Lt.-Col. C.A. Warren is seated in the center of the front row.
Photograph depicts the 16th Field Ambulance posing together for a group shot at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. Lt.-Col. C.A. Warren is seated in the center of the front row. Also identified is Eric Henry William Elkington, seated third from the right in the front row. The 16th Field Ambulance was the Canadian Army Medical Corps group attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force.
Photograph depicts the signal section of the 16th Infantry Brigade, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. At the centre of the photograph is Signal Officer Captain E. H. Thom.
Photograph depicts the signal section of the 16th Infantry Brigade, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. At the centre of the photograph is Signal Officer Captain E. H. Thom.
Photograph depicts several lines of soldiers at the CPR station in downtown Victoria. This group of soldiers, probably primarily from the 1st British Columbia Regiment (later forming the 7th Battalion) were among the first soldiers sent to Europe for the war. The group of soldiers in the darker uniforms are from the 5th Regiment of the Canadian Garrison Artillery. In the background is another ship carrying more soldiers to whom the ones waiting at the terminal wave.
Photograph depicts several lines of soldiers at the CPR station in downtown Victoria. This group of soldiers, probably primarily from the 1st British Columbia Regiment (later forming the 7th Battalion) were among the first soldiers sent to Europe for the war. The group of soldiers in the darker uniforms are from the 5th Regiment of the Canadian Garrison Artillery. The Empress Hotel and the Belmont building are in the background.
Photograph depicts the 1st Draft of the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment arriving at the CPR station in Victoria. Many civilans line the streets to send off the soldiers. Several taxis line the streets at the designated "Hacks for Hire" sign. Part of the parliament buildings can be seen in the background.