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Photograph depicts soldiers participating in bayonet training at Sidney military camp. In the top picture, a physical training instructor (white sweater) gives instructions to the men who must attack hay bales for practice. Behind them, other groups of soldiers practice bayonet fighting. In the bottom picture, soldiers are asked to attack hanging bales of hay that represent the enemy.

Photograph depicts what appears to be the 231st Battalion practicing bayonet fighting at Sidney military camp.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney military camp. In the top picture, soldiers sit on the grass in front of targets as they receive a lecture on rifle shooting from a trainer. In the bottom picture, soldiers stand in two lines and practice fighting stances.

Photograph depicts soldiers participating in bayonet fighting exercises at Sidney military camp. In the top picture, soldiers prepare to attack a hanging bale of hay. In the bottom picture, soldiers emerge from a trench and charge. The gymnastics staff (in charge of physical training) stand and observe the exercises.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney Camp. The top photo is of soldiers participating in a bayonet fighting drill. The bottom picture is of a group of engineers with their mascot.

Photograph depicts the arrival of soldiers from the Canadian Mounted Rifles (battalion unspecified, but likely the 2nd CMR as per formation patches on many soldiers' uniforms), many of whom would have been recruited through the British Columbia Horse. Looking closely at the soldiers, their uniforms shows divisional patches (also called formation patches or battle patches), wound stripes and overseas chevrons. The ship is the CPR's SS Princess Adelaide and the Empress Hotel can be seen in the background.

Photograph depicts the arrival of soldiers from the Canadian Mounted Rifles (battalion unspecified, but likely the 2nd CMR as per formation patches on many soldiers' uniforms), many of whom would have been recruited through the British Columbia Horse. Looking closely at the soldiers, their uniforms shows divisional patches (also called formation patches or battle patches), wound stripes and overseas chevrons. They have assembled on the docks near the CPR station where they are reunited with friends and family. It is interesting to observe that the leather Oliver equipment and Ross rifles they left Victoria with in 1915 have since been replaced with webbing equipment and Lee-Enfield rifles.

Photograph depicts soldiers and civilians in front of the Parliament buildings in Victoria. The soldiers have just arrived home after service in the Great War. On the steps of the building are several politicians and military officers including Premier John Oliver and General Officer Commanding of Military District 11 Major-General Leckie.

Photograph depicts a group of newly arrived soldiers, returned home after their service in the Great War. They are standing outside the Men's Quarters at what appears to be Willows Camp. Soldiers wear formation patches (also known as 'battle patches' or 'division patches') from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles and the 3rd Division Canadian Engineers. The Engineer standing on the board walk to the left of the stairs has a German helmet (Pickelhaube) hanging from his jacket, a possible 'souvenir' from the war.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers who have recently disembarked at Victoria. According to formation patches on their sleeves (also known as 'battle' or 'divisional' patches), the troops are mainly from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles with some soldiers from the 3rd Division Canadian Engineers. Many civilians have joined them in front of the parliament where they wait for a special address from the premier and other dignataries.

Photograph depicts newly returned troops who served in the Great War marching in Victoria. Some family members were permitted to walk beside them. Near the back of the first group, a small boy holds hands with his father who he would have not seen for almost four years.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers who have recently disembarked at Victoria. Many civilians have joined them in front of the parliament where they wait for a special address from the premier and other dignataries.

Photograph depicts a group of Canadian Army Medical Corps soldiers marching down Yates St. in Victoria.

Photograph depicts civilians, sailors and military officers standing in front of and on the steps of parliament in Victoria. At the bottom of the stairs is a waiting car as dignataries begin to exit the building.

Photograph depicts a group of cavalry soldiers marching at Willows exhibition grounds during a formal review.

Photograph depicts soldiers marching at the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp during a formal review. Many civilians have come down to watch the event. Box notes left by the photographer state that this may be the 30th Battalion (2nd British Columbia).

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 67th draft, 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment at Willows Camp. Taken on departure day, the troops are seen moving across the camp as they prepare to leave the camp. The Y.M.C.A. building can be seen on the right side of the frame.

Photograph depicts the ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia docking at Victoria. Onboard are troops returning from service in the Great War.

Photograph depicts the ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia docking at Victoria. Onboard are troops returning from service in the Great War.

Photograph depicts the ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia arriving at R. P. Rithet & Co., Ltd. Outer Wharves in Victoria. On the docks and beyond in the streets are thousands of civilians welcoming the troops back home from service in the Great War.

Photograph depicts a view from inside the boat as the ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia approaches Victoria. Onboard are troops returning from service in the Great War.

Photograph depicts the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) on a routine march. The location is unspecified, but likely somewhere near Victoria. The group in the photo is led by an officer on horseback.

Photograph depicts a corporal from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (British Columbia Horse) standing outside his canvas tent where he was quartered. The soldier is wearing an Oliver leather bandolier which was typical of cavalry units, as was the whistle lanyard around his shoulder.

Photograph depicts a private from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (recruited from the British Columbia Horse) standing outside the canvas tent where he was housed. Inside the tent are various supplies, including a gas lamp, a copy of Windsor Magazine, bedding and wooden crates. The soldier is wearing his Service Dress uniform with riding boots, gloves and a leather bandolier (popular with cavalry units).

Photograph depicts two soldiers on horseback about to jump over an obstacle, as part of routine training. These men would have been recruited into the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles through the British Columbia Horse squadron.

Photograph depicts five soldiers casually posing outside one of the canvas tents at camp. They belong to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (partly recruited through the British Columbia Horse).

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts three soldiers and what appears to be a potential recruit outside the Canadian Engineers Office at Willows Camp. The sign on the window reads: "Canadian Engineers, foresters and railway construction corps, Men wanted for overseas service".

Photograph depicts a group of three officers at Willows Camp. These soldiers all wear cap badges from different units: The first is a lieutenant from 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers), the second is a captain from the 121st Battalion (Western Irish) and the third is a lieutenant from the 102nd Battalion (North British Columbians). Despite these different origins, the photograph was taken at Willows Camp where all three became officers in the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. Note that the third soldier has medal ribbons and four wound stripes on his uniform.