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Chinese Labour Corps aboard M.S. Dollar

Photograph depicts men from the Chinese Labour Corps aboard the M.S. Dollar as they prepare to depart William Head Quarantine Station toward their native China. On the second floor deck there is a group of Canadian soldiers and/or British soldiers who will accompany the men on their voyage.

Bird's-eye view of William Head camp

Photograph depicts a view of the William Head Quarantine Station, sometimes called the William Head camp or the Chinese Repatriation camp. The many tents were brought for additional living quarters at William Head to accommodate the high number of Chinese Labour Corps men passing through.

M.S. Dollar leaves William Head

Photograph depicts the M.S. Dollar departing William Head, B.C. with a large group of Chinese Labour Corps men. The boat is en route to China to drop off the men following their service in the Great War.

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head

Photograph depicts thousands of men from the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head Quarantine Station. The site was also known as William Head Camp or later the Chinese Repatriation Camp. Standing in front of the group are the officers of the camp, including Major Frank Basil Edwards at the forefront.

Chinese Labour Corps playing volleyball

Photograph depicts a group of Chinese men from the Chinese Labour Corps playing volleyball on the grounds of William Head Quarantine Station (also sometimes referred to as William Head Camp or the Chinese Repatriation Camp). They are supervised by an officer and another person.

Chinese Labour Corps at William Head

Photograph depicts men from the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head camp during a stop on their voyage home to China following the Great War. The tents where men were quartered are viewable in the background. A few soldiers, members of the guard, can be seen in the photo patrolling the area.

Soldiers and bugler of the 48th Battalion CEF

Photograph depicts soldiers posing with their Ross Rifle MK III. They have attached their bayonets to their rifles. The Oliver Pattern belt is clearly visible on their uniforms. On the left, a young soldier poses with his bugle.

Camp cooks, Willows; 48th battalion

Photograph depicts the catering staff wearing white jackets as they pose with personnel from the 48th Battalion (later the 3rd Pioneer Battalion). In the middle of the photo is Major William St. John Beale, second in command of the 48th Battalion.

CAMC soldiers on the Princess Victoria

Photograph depicts Soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps Training Depot No. 11 aboard the Princess Victoria. The two soldiers at the top climbing the ship's ringing are Robert Archibald Howell (Regimental number 525222) and Henry Julien Gounat (Regimental number 525227).

CAMC soldiers departing on the Princess Victoria

Photograph depicts soldiers of the Canadian Army Medical Corps waving goodbye as the Princess Victoria prepares to depart Inner Harbour. Private Albert Fox (Regimental number 525231) looks back at the camera as he waves the British flag.

Soldiers relax at Willows Military Camp

Photograph depicts soldiers in military undress relaxing at Willows Military Camp next to their bedding and supplies. One soldier sits down on his blankets as he smokes a pipe. The masking tape on the glass plate helps the photographer crop the image during processing.

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