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Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney Camp. In the first picture, a Bantam soldier stands outside a sentry box. In the second picture is a group picture of seven soldiers.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney camp during summer field training for the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams). In the first picture, a group of Bantam soldiers pose inside a tent holding their bayonets. In the second picture, a soldier stands outside of his tent next to all of his equipment which includes his rifles, clothing, mess tin, rifle and bedding.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney camp during summer training for the 143rd Battalion. In the first picture, a soldier has his photograph interrupted by another soldier who tries to spill something from a bottle over the unsuspecting soldier. In the second picture, a Bantam poses outside the tents at camp.

Photograph depicts two soldiers at Sidney camp posing for portraits. They are part of the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams). These photos were taken at Sidney camp during summer field training in 1916.

Photograph depicts two soldiers posing on the veranda of a business. Both soldiers wear cap badges from the Yukon Infantry Company, marked by a distinctive "Dawson Y T" on their cap badge. These men wear regular Service Dress Uniforms, however the lance-corporal wears a 231st Battalion title bar on his shoulder straps and both wear 231st Battalion collar badges. The 231st Battalion was a highland unit, however due to the small size of the Yukon force, they were temporarily attached to the 231st Battalion for training.

Photograph depicts two pictures of Bantam soldiers at Sidney military camp during summer field training for the 143rd Battalion. Both these shots are examples of cameraderie as they feature small groups of soldiers who likely lived under the same tent. In the second picture, there is a small number '15' laid out in stones outside of the tent. This may be marking the area as No. 15 Platoon.

Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) taken at the Sidney military camp during their summer field training in 1916. The first soldier is a private and the second soldier is a lance-corporal.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) posing for a photograph at Sidney camp where the battalion completed their summer field training.

Photograph depicts a Captain from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment on his horse. He wears badges from the 121st Battalion (Western Irish). This officer also appears in images J-03895, J-03896 and J-03995.

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 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 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 Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force aboard the SS Protesilaus. Other soldiers are on the dock along with civilians.

Photograph depicts a military band leading the 260th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force into Rithet's Wharf.

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 the SS Protesilaus docked at Rithet wharf as boarding commences for the 260th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. A few women walk on the docks around the ship.

Photograph depicts the 260th Battalion (Canadian Rifles), Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force marching down Cadboro Bay Road toward Victoria's outer wharf on departure day. The old Patrick Area can be seen in the background on the left.

Photograph depicts the SS Protesilaus docked at Rithet's Wharf. The ship has finished boarding and prepares for departure. The soldiers onboard converse with a few remaining officers and civilians on the docks.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment, marching in Victoria.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment, marching in Victoria.

Photograph depicts two high ranking military officials from Military District #11 on a train in Vernon, B.C. They had come to Vernon to inspect troops.

Photograph depicts high-ranking military officials outside the "General's car", a private train carriage with its own balcony to address the public when travelling. A CPR attendant can also be seen near the train.

Photograph depicts soldiers from an unspecified battalion marching on the grounds of Vernon camp as high-ranking officials observe. In the forefront of the shot are members of the band playing clarinet, bass drum and cymbals.

Photograph depicts a general inspecting or addressing officers at Vernon camp.

Photograph depicts a scene on the docks in Victoria in which newly returned soldiers mingle with family and friends. It is unknown which battalion(s) or regiment(s) are pictured in this photograph.

Photograph depicts the SS Princess Patricia entering the CPR station at Victoria's Inner Harbour. The troops on board are returning home after having served abroad in the Great War. It is unknown which battalion(s) or regiment(s) are pictured in this photograph.

Photograph depicts a scene on the CPR station docks in Victoria. Newly returned soldiers mingle with family and friends for the first time since leaving to serve in the Great War. It is unknown which battalion(s) or regiment(s) are pictured in this photograph.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the Canadian Engineers at Willows Camp shortly after arriving home following his service in the Great War. Four overseas chevrons are visible on his right sleeve, representing four years of service in the Great War (1915-1919). The Canadian Engineers patch (CE) is also visible at the top of his sleeve. He also wears a brassard which is little more difficult to identify, however it likely represents a specialization in the Engineer corps such as signalling.