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Photograph depicts a soldier at Willows Camp early on during recruitment for the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The troops who participated in this campaign were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. Training begun in Victoria in the Fall of 2018.

Photograph depicts two soldiers at Willows Camp early on during recruitment for the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The troops who participated in this campaign were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. Training begun in Victoria in the Fall of 2018. The two soldiers in these photographs are wearing different uniforms which was a result of shortages in supplies near the end of the Great War. The first soldier wears a British pattern uniform which has a folded collar, fewer, larger buttons along the jacket opening and rifle patches around the shoulders. He also carries a Ross rifle which would later be replaced with a Lee-Enfield. The second soldier who is wearing a Canadian pattern Service Dress uniform has an upright collar, seven small buttons, no rifle patches and no buttons on the lower pockets. He wears badges from the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment.

Photograph depicts an unidentified soldier at Willows Camp early on during recruitment for the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The troops who participated in this campaign were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. Training begun in Victoria in the Fall of 2018.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Willows Camp early on during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first photo is a group of soldiers posing outside of a tent. The second picture is of a corporal and his horse.

Photograph depicts two soldiers at Willows Camp early on during recruitment for the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The troops who participated in this campaign were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. Training begun in Victoria in the Fall of 2018. The two soldiers in these photographs are wearing different uniforms which was a result of shortages in supplies near the end of the Great War. Both soldiers wear British pattern uniforms which differred from Canadian versions by the jacket's folded collar, five large buttons and presence of rifle patches. These uniforms would have been issued when Canadian supplies were low and difficult to order.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first soldier, posing with a Ross rifle outside of a tent, appears to have been previously with the 4th labour battalion as he wears their badges. In the second picture, three soldiers, two of whom wear the cap badge of the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment, pose outside a tent with their rifles.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldier from the first image wears cap and collar badges from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. The second image shows two sergeants, one in Highland uniform.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldier from the second image wears cap and collar badges from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. The force was raised from volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. The training headquarters for infantry battalions was in Victoria, B.C.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first image is of two uniformed soldiers. The second of the pair is also in the second exposure, posing alone.

Photograph depicts two soldiers at Willows Camp early on during recruitment for the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The troops who participated in this campaign were recruited among volunteers and conscripts from all over Canada. Training begun in Victoria in the Fall of 2018.

Photograph depicts a soldier at Willows Camp early on during recruitment for the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldier wears a British pattern uniform which has a folded collar, fewer, larger buttons along the jacket opening and rifle patches around the shoulders. This would have been the result of shortages in Canadian supplies near the end of the Great War.

Photograph depicts a small group of soldiers aboard the SS Monteagle in Victoria. The troops may belong to advance party of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force that was sent to Vladivostok on the same ship in November 1918.

Photograph depicts a small party of Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force soldiers leaving through the gates of Willows Camp. They may have belonged to an advance party of engineers that were sent to Vladivostok on the SS Monteagle in November 1918.

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 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 lined up for a final inspection at 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 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 two Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force soldiers (an officer and a sergeant wearing wool coats) on the docks at Rithet's wharf. The SS Monteagle is in the background leaving Victoria.

Photograph depicts the SS Monteagle at sea as it departs Victoria. On the wharf are a couple of military personnel and civilians watching the ship depart.

Photograph depicts a group of Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force soldiers, mainly engineers, aboard the SS Monteagle. They were likely part of an advance party of troops that was sent to Vladivostok in November 1918. Also on the ship are a small group of Chinese labourers. These men were hired for the Siberian force to perform difficult manual labour, including loading and unloading tons of cargo by hand, as well as hauling coal and wood for the stoves at camp.

Photograph depicts the SS Monteagle carrying soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force who may have been part of an advance party that was sent to Vladivostok in November 1918. A group of Chinese labourers are also on the ship. These men were hired for the Siberian forces to perform difficult manual labour, including loading and unloading tons of cargo by hand, as well as hauling coal and wood for the stoves at camp. A small number of people are on the wharf to support to troops and wish them goodbye.

Photograph depicts the SS Monteagle at sea carrying soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force who may have been part of an advance party that was sent to Vladivostok in November 1918.

Photograph depicts an officer from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary force aboard the SS Monteagle standing next to a seaman and Chinese labourers.

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 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 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 relaxing at Rithet's Wharf as they wait to board the SS Protesilaus.