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Photograph depicts a draft of Canadian Garrison Artillery soldiers aboard the SS Princess Victoria. The troops have decorated their hats and belongings with patriotic ribbons and flags.

Photograph depicts a crowd of soldiers and civilians mingling near the Canadian Pacific Railway terminal in Victoria. The troops are part of a draft that includes soldiers from the Canadian Garrison Artillery and Army Medical Corps.

Photograph depicts a draft of the Canadian Garrison Artillery aboard the SS Princess Victoria. The soldiers are in good spirits and wave flags and decorations. The ship would transport troops to Vancouver where they would then switch to a train.

Photograph depicts the last few soldiers from a Canadian Garrison Artillery draft on the docks as they prepare to board ship. Many soldiers in this shot can be seen saying goodbye to family members and are carrying care packages with them.

Photograph depicts soldiers from a Canadian Garrison Artillery draft on the docks as they prepare to board ship. The soldiers have decorated their hats and riding crops with patriotic flags. Family members appear to join them and many soldiers are carrying care packages.

Photograph depicts soldiers from a Canadian Garrison Artillery draft aboard a CPR ship in Victoria. They prepare for departure toward Vancouver where they transferred to the railway. The soldiers have decorated their hats and riding crops with patriotic flags.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 5th Regiment, Canadian Garrison Artillery at Willows Camp prior to departure on draft day. They have decorated their caps with flags and ribbons. Shortly afterwards, they would march to the Inner Harbour in Victoria where a ship was waiting for them.

Photograph depicts soldiers walking on the platform at the Canadian Pacific Railway terminal in Victoria prior to departure. Original box notes left by the photographer suggest that this may be the 2nd Draft, 5th Regiment, Royal Garrison Artillery. A steam ship service connected Victoria to the CPR railway station in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts soldiers on the deck of the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR ship providing service between Victoria and Vancouver. These men belong to a draft of soldiers from the 5th Royal Garrison Artillery, possibly attached to the West Indies Regiment in the Bahamas or involved in some way to their training, as the photographer has clearly labelled this box with "Bahamas Contingent".

Photograph depicts soldiers on the deck of the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR ship providing service between Victoria and Vancouver. These men belong to a draft of soldiers from the 5th Royal Garrison Artillery, possibly attached to the West Indies Regiment in the Bahamas or involved in some way to their training, as the photographer has clearly labelled this box with "Bahamas Contingent".

Photograph depicts the SS Princess Victoria docked at Victoria's Inner Harbour. The soldiers boarding the ship belong to a draft of soldiers from the 5th Royal Garrison Artillery, possibly attached to the West Indies Regiment in the Bahamas or involved in some way to their training, as the photographer has clearly labelled this box with "Bahamas Contingent".

Photograph depicts soldiers walking on the platform at the Canadian Pacific Railway terminal in Victoria prior to departure. Original box notes left by the photographer suggest that this may be the 2nd Draft, 5th Regiment, Royal Garrison Artillery. A steam ship service connected Victoria to the CPR railway station in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts the SS Princess Victoria docked at Victoria's Inner Harbour. The soldiers boarding the ship belong to a draft of soldiers from the 5th Royal Garrison Artillery, possibly attached to the West Indies Regiment in the Bahamas or involved in some way in their training as the photographer has clearly labelled this box with "Bahamas Contingent".

Photograph depicts the SS Princess Victoria docked at Victoria's Inner Harbour. The soldiers boarding the ship belong to a draft of soldiers from the 5th Royal Garrison Artillery, possibly attached to the West Indies Regiment in the Bahamas or involved in some way in their training as the photographer has clearly labelled this box with "Bahamas Contingent".

Photograph depicts a young soldier in full uniform posing as he is drafted for service. He is wearing Oliver 1903 Pattern equipment. His bandolier with five ammunition pouches and decorated riding crop suggest he trained as cavalry. He wears the Canadian 7-button Service Dress jacket, breeches, puttees and ankle boots. He is also equipped with a mess tin, canteen and additional storage pouches. A white lanyard worn on the right shoulder, as well as the badge on his peaked cap shows that he was a member of the 5th Garrison Artillery Regiment (Canadian Field Artillery).

Photograph depicts soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps 14th draft and soldiers of the 5th Field Artillery Regiment walking casually alongside civilians and carriages on Government Street, Victoria. In the background is the original sign for the James Bay Hotel. One soldier wears the American flag across his chest. It was common for Americans and British subjects living in the United States to enlist in the CEF prior to America joining the war.

Photograph depicts a mix of soldiers and civilians aboard the Princess Victoria.

Photograph depicts soldiers on the top deck of the Princess Victoria. They wave at onlooking civilians while waving British flags.

Photograph depicts soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps and the 5th Field Artillery Regiment carrying full equipment aboard the Princess Victoria, 20 April 1917. A cross insignia can be seen on the CAMC uniform.

Photograph depicts the soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps and the 5th Field Artillery Regiment aboard the Princess Victoria, 20 April 1917.