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Photograph depicts a cavalry soldier from the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse on his horse. This regiment recruited for the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles which was where this soldier likely belonged. He would have trained as cavalry but served in the war as infantry. This soldier carries his Ross Rifle on the side of his saddle.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). Back row (L-R): Lieutenant Edwin Harry Lukin Johnston, Lieutenant Crease, Lieutenant V. Duke, Lieutenant Morkill, Lieutenant James, Lieutenant Horton, Lieutenant Macan, Lieutenant Geoffrey Benson, Lieutenant Taylor, Captain Houghton, Captain Low. Middle row: Lieutenant Pocock, Lieutenant Baird, Lieutenant Kilpatrick, Lieutenant Richard Welsted, Captain Twigg, Lieutenant Elliot, Lieutenant Barclay, Lieutenant J. Brigman, Lieutenant Richards, Lieutenant Finlayson, Lieutenant Greaves, Captain F.J. Marshall. Front Row: Cpatain C.I. McKenzie, Captain Thomas Blanchard Pemberton, Captain E.O.C. Martin, Major E.A.I. Pym, Major B.H. Harrison, Lieutenant-Colonel J.R. Cullin, Captain R.H. Ley, Chaplin G.H. Andrews, Captain H.B. Andrews, Captain A. Gray, Captain Samuel Holt Horton. The names of the two soldiers seated on the ground are unknown.

Photograph depicts a signaller from the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). The Signaller army trade badge can be seen on his left sleeve.

Photograph depicts several lines of soldiers at the CPR station in downtown Victoria. This group of soldiers, probably primarily from the 1st British Columbia Regiment (later forming the 7th Battalion) were among the first soldiers sent to Europe for the war. The group of soldiers in the darker uniforms are from the 5th Regiment of the Canadian Garrison Artillery. In the background is another ship carrying more soldiers to whom the ones waiting at the terminal wave.

Photograph depicts a soldier wearing a highland uniform. This includes the British pattern khaki Highland cut-away 'doublet' jacket with five buttons, khaki kilt apron with integral pocket (replaces the sporran in tradition Highland dress) and a Balmoral for headdress. Tartans were removed from kilts during the war as they were costly and difficult to supply. His badges are from the 50th Regiment, Gordon Highlanders but given the date of this photograph he may have been attached to the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment.

Photograph depicts a private from the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. His battalion/regiment is unknown however the date of the photograph suggests that he may have belonged to the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp. The first picture is of a group of three soldiers casually posing together. One of these soldiers is pictured again in the second picture. Unfortunately the photographer did not leave any notes as to what battalion/regiment these men belonged to.

Photograph depicts two soldiers posing at Willows Camp. The first soldier is a Highland soldier and was originally attached to the 50th Regiment, Gordon Highlanders. The second picture is of a soldier's profile. Given the date of the photograph, these two may have been attached to the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment.

Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers at Willows Camp. The first soldier wears glasses. Both are wearing the M 1913 Service Dress Uniform. Unfortunately the photographer did not leave any notes as to what battalion/regiment these men belonged to.

Photograph depicts a small group of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. Photo taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two groups from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. Photo taken at Willows Camp.

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 two pictures taken at Willows Camp. The first picture shows two soldiers and the second one is a portrait of a single man. While no notes were left behind by the photographer in regards to their identity, it is likely that they belonged to a Depot Battalion in the British Columbia Regiment due to the date of the photograph.

Photograph depicts a private of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Regretfully, the photographer did not identify him, however given the date of the photo, he likely belonged to a Depot Battalion in the British Columbia Regiment.

Photograph depicts two soldiers at Willows Camp. Both are infantry soldiers. While no notes were left behind by the photographer in regards to their identity, it is likely that they belonged to a Depot Battalion in the British Columbia Regiment due to the date of the photograph.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers on the training grounds at Willows Camp. They are participating in physical training and are performing a variety of areobic exercises. In the background another group of soldiers appear to be playing sports, possibly cricket.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers on the training grounds at Willows Camp. They are participating in physical training and are performing a variety of areobic exercises. In the background another group of soldiers appear to be playing sports, possibly cricket.

Photograph depicts soldiers working on their physical condition by performing a variety of aerobic exercises.

Photograph depicts two close-up portraits of soldiers at Willows Camp. In the first portrait the soldier wears glasses. Both men have the infantry shoulder title (INF) on this shoulder straps and carry swagger sticks. Their battalion is unknown however given the date of the photograph they may have been attached to a Depot Battalion in the British Columbia Regiment.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles standing next to the canteen at Willows Camp. Some men are wearing white red cross brassards.

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

Photograph depicts officers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles posing in front of the canteen at Willows Camp. Seated in the wicker chair is future commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Cecil Latham Bott.

Photograph depicts a group from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. These soldiers, trained as cavalry, would later serve in the war as an infantry unit. They are wearing leather bandoliers and campaign hats. They appear to be with a gun instructor who wears a Wolseley Pattern Sun Helmet (pith helmet). In the photo are four Colt Machine guns.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles on the grounds of Willows Camp. Seated in the wicker chair in the front is future commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Cecil Latham Bott.

Photograph depicts two privates from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. They are posing for portraits at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two privates from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. They are posing for portraits at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two pictures of the same soldier taken in front of the wooden buildings at Willows Camp. In the first picture he poses next to a woman who may be his wife. In the second picture he poses alone wearing full uniform and carrying equipment. These photos may have been taken on or slightly before a departure day.

Photograph depicts a private at Willows Camp. His cap badge is that of the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment.

Photograph depicts the portrait of a lance-corporal taken at Willows Camp. He was likely attached to the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment.

Photograph depicts a warrant officer from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) at the military training camp in Sidney, B.C. This officer wears the warrant officer insignia on his sleeve and also wears a lanyard around his shoulder. He also wears a medal ribbon on his uniform, likely earned following service in the Boer War. This soldier is also in photograph J-03339.