Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. These soldiers also wear different hat styles: the Winter Forage Cap (left) and Service Dress Cap (right).
Photograph depicts the portraits of two soldiers who were part of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. This force was raised from volunteers and conscripts from all over the country.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. They are also wearing Oliver 'snake clasp' leather belts.
Photograph depicts two exposures on the same plate. The first image is of a corporal. Before joining the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force, he was trained in the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment, as per his cap and collar badges. Troops for the Russian campaign were recruited from volunteers and conscripts from all over the country.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. The soldier on the right wears uniform insignia from the Canadian Army Medical Corps. The second soldier wears a general list officer's cap badge.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. All recruits are wearing British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones. They would have been given these uniforms as Canadian supplies were low this late in the war. The soldier in the second image wears insignia from the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment. Troops were recruited for the Siberian force all over Canada.
Photograph depicts two images of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first image, three relaxed soldiers pose together with their jackets open; one of the men is wearing a Good Year sweater. The soldier in the second image poses formally for a portrait at camp.
Photograph depicts two pairs of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldiers are posing with their Ross Mark III rifles and attached bayonets.
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 a group of soldiers, seemingly Canadian Engineers, waiting inside a building at Rithet's wharf. The troops may have belonged to an advance party of engineers that were sent to Vladivostok on the SS Monteagle in November 1918.
Photograph depicts what appears to be Canadian Engineers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force leaving Willows Camp. They may have belonged to an advance party of engineers and other personnel that were sent to Vladivostok on the SS Monteagle in November 1918.
Photograph depicts the SS Protesilaus docked at Rithet wharf prior to boarding the 260th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionay Force. Many cars are on the wharf with soldiers and civilians walking by.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the 260th Battalion (Canadian Rifles), Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Rithet's Wharf prior to boarding the SS Protesilaus.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the 260th Battalion (Canadian Rifles), Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Rithet's Wharf prior to boarding the SS Protesilaus.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force aboard the SS Protesilaus. Other soldiers are on the dock along with civilians.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the 260th Battalion (Canadian Rifles), Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Rithet's Wharf prior to boarding the SS Protesilaus.
Photograph depicts the SS Protesilaus docked at Rithet wharf as boarding commences for the 260th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. A few women walk on the docks around the ship.
Photograph depicts the 260th Battalion (Canadian Rifles), Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force marching down Cadboro Bay Road toward Victoria's outer wharf on departure day. The old Patrick Area can be seen in the background on the left.
Photograph depicts the SS Protesilaus docked at Rithet's Wharf. The ship has finished boarding and prepares for departure. The soldiers onboard converse with a few remaining officers and civilians on the docks.
Photograph depicts two portraits of Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force soldiers at Willows Camp. While both these soldiers wear British pattern Service Dress uniforms, the first soldier is wearing a Winter Forage Cap (with fold-down ear flaps for warmth) and a 'snake clasp' belt while the second soldier wears a standard Service Dress Cap.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both these soldiers are wearing British Pattern uniforms which slightly differered from the Canadian issued uniforms earlier on in the War. A notable difference was the open and folded down collar. The soldier in the first image has decided to alter his jacket collar by pinning it closed, giving it the appearance of the Canadian pattern uniform.
Photograph depicts two snapshots of the same two soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. They are posing in front of the canvas tents with their Lee-Enfield rifles.
Photograph depicts two soldiers wearing two versions of a cold weather winter coat and boots. The first soldier is wearing a fur-lined double-breasted cloth overcoat with goggles. The second soldier is wearing a wool double-breasted jacket. Both are wearing fur caps and leather gloves. They also carry officer's swords.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. The first picture features a corporal wearing a Winter Forage Cap with the ear flaps pinned on top. The other two soldiers are from the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. The soldier on the left is wearing a Canadian pattern Service Dress uniform whereas the soldier on the right is wearing a British pattern version. Noticeable differences include the number of buttons, type of jacket collar and the presence of rifle patches.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Both soldiers wear British pattern uniforms with Service Dress caps.
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.
