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Photograph depicts General Officer Commanding of Military District 11 Major-General Leckie addressing troops newly arrived in Victoria. They are on the pier surrounding the CPR station in Victoria. Family and friends wait on the sidelines before they can reunite with the soldiers, some of whom had been away for years fighting in the Great War.

Photograph depicts a Lieutenant-Colonel from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment on his horse. His name and draft number is unknown. The same soldier is in images J-04283 and J-04287.

Photograph depicts an officer from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment on his horse. His name and draft number are unknown. This soldier also appears in images J-04289 and J-04286.

Photograph depicts an officer from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment on his horse. His name and draft number are unknown. This soldier also appears in images J-04285 and J-04286.

Photograph depicts soldiers from an unspecified battalion boarding a ship via a platform.

Photograph depicts the RMS Empress of Asia at sea. The ship is carrying soldiers returning from the Great War.

Photograph depicts soldiers aboard the RMS Empress of Asia on their way home to Victoria following the Great War. The soldiers are from various regiments and units.

Photograph depicts the CPR ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia carrying soldiers who have just returned from service in the Great War. They are on their way to Victoria, B.C.

Photograph depicts the CPR ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia. This ship is carrying soldiers returning to Victoria following their participation in the Great War.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Sidney camp during summer field training in 1916. In this photograph, soldiers from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) are seen posing near their living quarters.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) with tattoos on his chest, arms and back. The images portrayed in the tattoo designs include eagles and snakes, nude women, lion heads and birds.

Photograph depicts a squadron of Canadian Mounted Rifle soldiers making their way down the pier at the Canadian Pacific Railway terminal in Victoria. These soldiers are attached to the Army Service Corps.

Photograph depicts the supposed first draft of soldiers from the CMR (Canadian Mounted Rifles) aboard the SS Princess Victoria. The city's harbour, with buildings such as the Empress Hotel and Belmont building in view.

Photograph depicts two portraits of Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force soldiers at Willows Camp. While both these soldiers wear British pattern Service Dress uniforms, the first soldier is wearing a Winter Forage Cap (with fold-down ear flaps for warmth) and a 'snake clasp' belt while the second soldier wears a standard Service Dress Cap.

Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both these soldiers are wearing British Pattern uniforms which slightly differered from the Canadian issued uniforms earlier on in the War. A notable difference was the open and folded down collar. The soldier in the first image has decided to alter his jacket collar by pinning it closed, giving it the appearance of the Canadian pattern uniform.

Photograph depicts a soldier with the rank of Corporal from the 11th Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion mounted on a horse at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts a soldier with the rank of Lance-Corporal on a horse at Willows Camp. He belongs to the 11th Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion.

Photograph depicts a Sergeant from the 11th Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion standing on a boardwalk amidst the muddy grounds at Willows Camp. On top of his rank insignia is a Bandsman trade badge.

Photograph depicts a Sergeant from the 11th Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion standing on a boardwalk amidst the muddy grounds at Willows Camp. On top of his rank insignia is a Bandsman trade badge.

Photograph depicts a view of Willows Camp's main buildings. The photograph was taken in 1918 during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force.

Photograph depicts the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) marching near Willows Camp in a routine exercise.

Photograph depicts the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) marching near Willows Camp in a routine exercise. They are led by Major Gore-Langton.

Photograph depicts the band from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) on horseback during a routine march.

Photograph depicts soldiers of the 48th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, waving to the camera as they march along a dirt road carrying their Ross rifles and equipment.

Photograph depicts the departure of the 7th Draft of the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment aboard the Princess Victoria.

Photograph depicts soldiers aboard a Canadian Northern train at Union Station, Vancouver. In this photo, a woman has climbed up the side of the train to hug two soldiers goodbye. Children and other civilians watch the scene and on the far right, a woman appears to be in tears. Soldiers lean out the train windows to say goodbye to friends and family.

Photograph depicts the departure of the 103rd Battalion from Victoria. They are onboard the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR ship that connected the capital to the railway station in Vancouver. Despite the rain, crowds of people have gathered at the ship's docks to wish the troops farewell. Some people even climb the barriers for a better glimpse of the soldiers boarding the ship. On top of the captain's cabin is another photographer taking pictures of the troops.

Photograph depicts all four companies that comprise the 11th Overseas Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles. This bird's-eye view photograph was taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 11th CMR (Canadian Mounted Rifles) at Willows Camp. The soldiers pictured are: Back Row (L-R): Lieutenant H. R. Jepson, Lieutenant W. Brown, Captain C. Tupper, Captain L. G. Rietchel, Lieutenant A. Gray, Captain S. C. Sweeny (later Major), Honorary Captain Reverand J. M. Comyn-Ching, Lieutenant E. J. Feary, Lieutenant C. T. Rush, Lieutenant W. J. E. Howard, Lieutenant C. C. Tunnard, Lieutenant T. B. Inglis. Middle Row: Honorary Captain W. Charles (paymaster), Captain H. H. MacKenzie (CAMC), Major T. H. Callaghan, Major R. F. Hickey, Major W. D. Bruce (adjutant), Lieutenant-Colonel G. H. Kirkpatrick, Major M. A. Curwen, Major J. D. Quine, Captain W. J. Loudon, Captain E. J. Gook (later Major), Honorary Captain and Quartermaster R. Fitzmaurice. Front Row: Lieutenant T. W. Pares, Lieutenant T. E. Dent, Lieutenant T. B. Barrie (assistant adjutant), Lieutenant J. A. Norris, Lieutenant L. J. Bettison, Lieutenant S. R. Say, Lieutenant J. M. Kerr, Lieutenant J. W. Dowler.

Photograph depicts lines of soldiers at Sidney Camp as they wait to be served their rations at the outdoor dining facilties.