Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Sidney Camp. The top picture shows the encampment where soldiers were housed during summer field training. The bottom picture shows horses at the camp being tended to by soldiers.
Photograph depicts soldiers standing in front of their horses at the small stables at Sidney Camp. In front of them is a flag pole underwhich they have decorated the ground with white stones, creating two crossed flags (British and Canadian) with the words "Transport".
Photograph depicts a view of the military training camp in Vernon. This picture was taken in 1915 while the 62nd Battalion were training on the site. A flag with their battalion number, as well as decorations on the ground, are ways in which soldiers identified their area of the camp. A soldier stands guard outside the wooden sentry box.
Photograph depicts the Camp Headquarters at Vernon military camp. The wooden structure is home to the office of the Camp Commandant. There is a large British Union-Jack flag.
Photograph depicts a view of the camp area in Vernon that was home to the 54th Kootnenay Battalion in 1915. The photograph shows the canvas tents that housed soldiers and that served as administrative areas. Some areas that are marked in this picture are a Guard Room, Chaplain, Officers' area, Adjutant, Quartermaster, Paymaster, and Medical Officer. A large design marks the battalion's name.
Photograph depicts a view of the military training camp in Vernon. This picture was taken in 1915 while the 62nd Battalion were training on the site. A flag with their battalion number, as well as decorations on the ground, are ways in which soldiers identified their area of the camp.
Photograph depicts the 11th CMR (Canadian Mounted Rifles) on horseback moving across a field. Notes left by the photographer suggest these soldiers may have been recruited from Nanaimo.
Photograph depicts the 11th CMR (Canadian Mounted Rifles) marching across a field. Notes left by the photographer suggest these soldiers may have been recruited from Nanaimo.
Photograph depicts an entire brigade of soldiers on the training field at Vernon military training camp. It is unknown which brigade or what battalions are represented in the photo.
Photograph depicts an entire brigade of soldiers on the training field at Vernon military training camp. It is unknown which brigade or what battalions are represented in the photo.
Photograph depicts an entire brigade of soldiers on the training field at Vernon military training camp. It is unknown which brigade or what battalions are represented in the photo. The living quarters of the camp and the city can be seen in the distance.
Photograph depicts two snapshots of the same two soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. They are posing in front of the canvas tents with their Lee-Enfield rifles.
Photograph depicts two soldiers wearing two versions of a cold weather winter coat and boots. The first soldier is wearing a fur-lined double-breasted cloth overcoat with goggles. The second soldier is wearing a wool double-breasted jacket. Both are wearing fur caps and leather gloves. They also carry officer's swords.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. The first picture features a corporal wearing a Winter Forage Cap with the ear flaps pinned on top. The other two soldiers are from the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment.
Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. The soldier on the left is wearing a Canadian pattern Service Dress uniform whereas the soldier on the right is wearing a British pattern version. Noticeable differences include the number of buttons, type of jacket collar and the presence of rifle patches.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Both soldiers wear British pattern uniforms with Service Dress caps.
Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day Parade celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks before. The event was attended by some 30,000 people. This snapshot features members of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire participating in the parade. About a dozen cars carrying members of different chapters participated in the parade. The cars are decorated with laurel crowns that hang off British flags.
Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day celebrations of 1919. This event celebrated the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks prior. In this particular snapshot, floats related to agriculture make their way down the parade street. The Daily Colonist newspaper (20-07-1919) wrote: "The vacant lot cultivation float of Victoria City was a good indication of the work done to increase production. Every description of produce grown on the Island was displayed, and posters gave details of the work done."
Photograph depicts the corner of Belleville and Government streets during the Peace Day celebrations of 1919. This event celebrated the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks prior. In this particular picture, veteran soldiers march in the parade.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Both soldiers wear Canadian uniforms. The first soldier is a sergeant and part of the Gymnastics (Physical Training) staff. The second soldier is from the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. The first soldier is posing with a Lee-Enfield rifle. The second soldier is a corporal.
Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.
Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.
Photograph depicts two shots of 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment soldiers at Willows Camp. In the first picture is a platoon of soldiers likely belonging to no. 3 company. The second picture is of two soldiers wearing M 1913 Canadian pattern Service Dress uniforms.
