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Photograph depicts two soldiers attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Both are wearing the British-style Service Dress Jacket with Oliver belts. The camp was extremely muddy due to substancial rain in the Fall of 1918.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first picture is a simple portrait of a soldier while the second picture features a row of three soldiers.

Photograph depicts what appears to be a Captain who was originally attached to the 103rd Battalion as per his cap badge. Because of the way his rank is presented (on his shoulders straps instead of cuff) this photo was taken near the end of the war. As such, it may be that this soldier was at one point in his career given leave to return to Canada and later attached to the Siberian Expeditionary Force.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 259th Battalion. Many officers In the front row have overseas service chevrons and/or wound stripes on their uniforms, meaning they had seen action in Europe. The 259th was raised as part of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. Seated in the center of the photograph is Lieutenant Colonel Albert 'Dolly' Swift, officer commanding.

Photograph depicts the 6th Signal Company who were attached as a support troop to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Photo taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 260th Infantry Battalion. Many officers In the front row have overseas service chevrons and/or wound stripes on their uniforms, meaning they had seen action in Europe. The 259th was raised as part of the Siberian Expedionary force. Seated in the centre of the front row is commanding officer Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Charles Jamieson.

Photograph depicts 'A' company of the 260th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. 'A' company was primarily comprised of recruits from Atlantic Canada.

Photograph depicts two portraits taken of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force (CSEF). They wear cap badges from the Royal Canadian Engineers. If notes on the original negative box are correct, this photograph was taken on 29 December 1918, meaning these soldiers belonged to a small group that did not take the voyage to Russia and remained in Victoria until demobilization.

Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers taken at Willows Camp near Victoria B.C. In the first picture,a corporal and a sergeant wear Canadian manufactured five-button greatcoats, the second soldier however, wears a distinctly Canadian greatcoat with hidden buttons. In the second picture is a solo portrait of the sergeant. He was part of the Royal Canadian Engineers as reflected by his cap badge. Also, sergeants in the Royal Canadian Engineers wore a flaming bomb insignia over their 3 chevrons on their sleeve. If notes on the original negative box are correct, this photograph was taken on 29 December 1918, meaning these soldiers belonged to a small group that did not take the voyage to Russia and remained in Victoria until demobilization.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force (CSEF). These three soldiers were part of a mounted unit of Royal Canadian Engineers. The soldiers in the first picture do not have their service dress jackets on but otherwise wear riding breeches and boots. The soldier in the second picture is wearing his full uniform including leather bandolier and white lanyard around his shoulder. If notes on the original negative box are correct, this photograph was taken on 29 December 1918, meaning these soldiers belonged to a small group that did not take the voyage to Russia and remained in Victoria until demobilization.

Photograph depicts a soldier standing in front of the encampment at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. He is pictured wearing the British pattern uniform, however this young soldier has pinned the open collar closed and upright to make it ressemble the previously issued Canadian style Service Dress jacket.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both soldiers wear the British pattern uniform, popular near the end of the war as Canadian supplies became scarce. Troops staying in the camp struggled that fall as heavy amounts of rain caused the ground Willows to turn to mud.

Photograph depicts two soldiers posing with Ross Rifles in front of the canvas tents of Willows Camp where they were quartered during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Soldiers were either recruited or drafted from all corners of Canada for this expedition. The soldier in the right photo wears cap and collar badges from the 1st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment. He was likely part of the 260th Battalion.

Photograph depicts two portraits taken of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first soldier wears a British pattern uniform and poses with his Ross Mark III Rifle. Distinct features of this style of Service Dress includes rifle patches around the shoulders, 5 large buttons on the jacket and a folded collar. The corporal in the second picture wears a Canadian pattern Service Dress jacket that had 7 buttons and a stand-up collar.

Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both soldiers carry Ross Rifles, however note the different styles of uniform. The first soldier wears the British pattern uniform. British uniforms began being issued to troops in Canada when supplies near the end of the war became low. The second soldier wears a Canadian Pattern M 1913 Service Dress jacket.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldier in the first picture has left the collar of his British pattern uniform open, however the second soldier has altered the collar to make it stand upright and closed as to ressemble to Canadian Service Dress jacket. As equipment was in short supply as the war continued on, Canadians started being issued British pattern uniforms which differed from the Canadian counterpart by the folded collar, presence of rifle patches and 5 large buttons down the jacket.

Photograph depicts two portraits taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The soldier on the left wears an Oliver 'snake clasp' belt.

Photograph depicts two portraits taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first soldier poses with his Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Rifle Mk. 3, while the soldier in the second picture is holding a Centre-Fire Revolver.

Photograph depicts the portrait of a soldier belonging to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. This photograph was taken at Willows Camp near Victoria, B.C. where the force was mobilized. He wears a British pattern Service Dress Jacket with Oliver 'snake clasp' belt. He also holds a Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk. 3 Rifle with attached bayonet.

Photograph depicts two portraits of soldiers taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Both pose with their Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk. 3 Rifles.

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture, a corporal wearing a double-breasted coat with a thick collar and cloth belt. He also wears a Winter Forage Cap which had ear flaps that could be brought down to keep warm in cold weather. It is possible that both these items were issued exclusively to troops going to Siberia. In the second image, another soldier poses wearing a British pattern uniform and Oliver 'snake clasp' belt.

Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. All soldiers appear to be wearing full webbing equipment and each is carrying a Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk. 3 rifle.

Photograph depicts two soldiers attached to the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts two pictures of soldiers taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian-Siberian Expeditionary Force. In the first picture are two lance-corporals. In the second picture is a private. All appear to be holding SMLE rifles.

Photograph depicts a soldier posing at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. The origin of his hat is unknown, though he may have previously been attached to the Saskatoon Light Infantry or Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, as per the symbol on the headpiece.

Photograph depicts senior military officials assembled on the grounds of Willows Camp along with the 16th Infantry Brigade (Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force) during a formal inspection and review.

Photograph depicts Brigadier-General H.C. Bickford, commander of the 16th Infantry Brigade and second-in-command of the Siberian Force, on horseback at Willows Camp where he inspects troops destined to serve in the Canadian-Siberia Expeditionary Force. He is joined by other high-ranking officials from Military District 11, including Major-General Leckie.

Photograph depicts troops from the 259th Battalion standing in front of a post selling Victory Bonds and offering a replica of a trench dugout to visit. The streets and nearby walls are covered in advertisements and war propaganda.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Willows Camp early on during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first photo is a group of soldiers posing outside of a tent. The second picture is of a corporal and his horse.

Photograph depicts two soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force at Willows Camp. Destined to serve in Russia, these soldiers were recruited among volunteers and conscripts. As supplies ran out near the end of the war, recruits were fitted with British pattern uniforms which differed from their Canadian counterparts by the presence of rifle patches around the shoulders, a folded collar, and five large jacket buttons instead of seven small ones.