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Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first image, two soldiers demonstrate bayonet fighting with their Lee-Enfield rifles. In the second picture, a soldier poses with his SMLE Mk. 3 rifle.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Pictured in these photos are a mixed group of soldiers posing in front of the encampment.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first image, two soldiers demonstrate bayonet fighting with their Lee-Enfield rifles. In the second picture is a sergeant from the Royal Canadian Engineers who also wears battle patches from the 259th Battalion which comprised a maroon rectangle and a red circle on top.

Photograph depicts the portrait of a soldier belonging to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. This photograph was taken at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. where the force was mobilized. He wears a British pattern Service Dress Jacket with Oliver 'snake clasp' belt. He also holds a Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk. 3 Rifle with attached bayonet.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both pose with their Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk. 3 Rifles.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first picture features a corporal.

Photograph depicts two portraits taken of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force (CSEF). These soldiers have battle patches on their left sleeves comprising a maroon coloured rectangle and a red circle above it. These battle patches represented the 259th Battalion which drew troops from the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture, a soldier poses in front of tents wearing a British pattern uniform, common near the end of the war when Canadian supplies were low. He also wears a leather belt manufactured by Oliver that features a clasp in the shape of a snake. In the second picture, two soldiers pose with their jackets off, holding a small American flag.

Photograph depicts two photographs that may have accidentally been exposed on the same side of the glass plate. In one of these captures, two soldiers pose with Lee-Enfield rifles. In the other capture, a man poses for a portrait. He has a small picture of a woman pinned to his breast pocket.

Photograph depicts a soldier standing in front of his tent. He is part of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force who trained at Willows Camp in the fall and early winter of 1918. In this photo, the soldier carries a revolver on his belt and also holds a sabre.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first exposure, two soldiers side hug each other as they look at the camera. The first soldier is a sergeant who has overseas chevrons near the cuff of his sleeve. The second soldier wears a greatcoat over his uniform. In the second exposure, a soldier poses in front of one of the tents at camp holding his rifle.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture, two soldiers wearing cap badges from 1st Depot Battalion, Alberta Regiment pose together. The first of the two is wearing webbing equipment and is holding a Lee-Enfield rifle. The second is wearing a double-breasted coat with battle patches of the 260th Battalion. In the second picture, a soldier, also wearing webbing equipment and battle patches on his sleeve, poses with his SMLE rifle in front of the camp tents.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture, a corporal wearing a double-breasted coat with a thick collar and cloth belt. He also wears a Winter Forage Cap which had ear flaps that could be brought down to keep warm in cold weather. It is possible that both these items were issued exclusively to troops going to Siberia. In the second image, another soldier poses wearing a British pattern uniform and Oliver 'snake clasp' belt.

Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. All soldiers appear to be wearing full webbing equipment and each is carrying a Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk. 3 rifle.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first exposure, a soldier from the 260th battalion poses for a picture. He is wearing full webbing equipment, a winter forage cap and a British pattern Service Dress jacket. He also carries a Lee-Enfield rifle. In the second picture, two soldiers simulate a bayonet fight with their SMLE rifles.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture, a soldier from the 260th battalion poses with his short magazine Lee-Enfield Mk. 3 rifle. Battle patches are visible on his sleeve and he wears a Winter Forage Cap. In the second picture, two soldiers wearing shirts but no jacket pose in front of the camp tents.

Photograph depicts two soldiers attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts a soldier at Willows Camp wearing a double-breasted coat and gloves. He is part of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both soldiers wear British pattern uniforms which were issued to Canadians late in the war due to scarce supplies. The second soldier demonstrates an attacking position with his Lee-Enfield rifle. He was originally attached to the 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment (as per shoulder title) and was likely drafted into the 259th Battalion.

Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian-Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture are two lance-corporals. In the second picture is a private. All appear to be holding SMLE rifles.

Photograph depicts a soldier in full uniform posing outside the encampment at Willows during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. He wears the British pattern Service Dress uniform which was popular in Canada near the end of the war when their own supplies became scarce.

Photograph depicts the portraits of two officers attached to the 259th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Details on the uniform of the second officer are particularly interesting and show four Overseas Service Chevrons as well as several medal ribbons going back many campaigns. Both officers wear their rank insignia on their shoulder straps.

Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers taken at Willows camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first soldier appears to be wearing a turtleneck underneath his uniform. The second soldier poses with a Ross MK III Rifle. Both wear Winter Forage Caps.

Photograph depicts the portrait of a soldier at Willows Camp. He is attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force who trained there in the fall of 1918. He poses with his rifle.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first picture features a line of four infantry soldiers. The second picture is a portrait of a gunner who is attached to the 20th Machine Gun Corps.

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 soldiers attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Both are wearing the British-style Service Dress Jacket without belts.

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 two soldiers attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Both are wearing the British-style Service Dress Jacket without belts. The first soldier is also wearing a Winter Forage Cap.