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11th Canadian Mounted Rifles, Willows

Photograph depicts the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMR) at Willows Camp training grounds. Photographer's box notes mention Hastings Park in Vancouver, however the buildings and landscape in the photograph are distinctly Willows Camp.

11th Canadian Mounted Rifles, Willows

Photograph depicts the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMR) at Willows Camp. Officers are seated in the front row. Photographer's box notes mention Hastings Park in Vancouver, however the buildings and landscape in the photograph are distinctly Willows Camp.

11th Canadian Mounted Rifles, Willows

Photograph depicts the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMR) at Willows Camp training grounds. Photographer's box notes mention Hastings Park in Vancouver, however the buildings and landscape in the photograph are distinctly Willows Camp.

11th Canadian Mounted Rifles, Willows

Photograph depicts the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMR) at Willows Camp. Officers are seated in the front row. Photographer's box notes mention Hastings Park in Vancouver, however the buildings and landscape in the photograph are distinctly Willows Camp.

11th Canadian Mounted Rifles, Willows

Photograph depicts the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMR) at Willows Camp. Officers are seated in the front row. Photographer's box notes mention Hastings Park in Vancouver, however the buildings and landscape in the photograph are distinctly Willows Camp.

11th Canadian Mounted Rifles, Willows

Photograph depicts the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMR) at Willows Camp training grounds. Photographer's box notes mention Hastings Park in Vancouver, however the buildings and landscape in the photograph are distinctly Willows Camp.

11th CMR aboard the Princess Charlotte

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles aboard the Princess Charlotte as they await their departure from Victoria, B.C. On the docks, crowds of people watch the scene and bid farewell to the troops.

11th CMR aboard the Princess Charlotte

Photograph depicts troops from the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles aboard the Princess Charlotte as they are drafted for service overseas. Some men have climbed up the ship's rigging. Many civilians watch from below, including a young boy who is hoisted in the air.

11th CMR aboard the Princess Charlotte

Photograph depicts troops from the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles aboard the Princess Charlotte. Several civilians crowd the docks and climb the barriers as they say goodbye. Some soldiers peer out from the ship portholes.

11th CMR aboard the Princess Charlotte

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles aboard the Princess Charlotte as they await their departure from Victoria, B.C. On the docks, crowds of people come together to say good-bye to the troops.

11th C.M.R.; Band

Photograph depicts the members of the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles' band in front of their Mess hall. Back row (L-R): Bandsmen H. H. Lymers, E. Elsey, W. Banner, A. Pilling, J. B. Dickey, J. Carruthers, R. Allen, E. A. Morton, J. Davies. Second Row: Bandsmen W. L. Booth, S. Yeomans, E. G. Woodland, F. N. Roberts, F. Hart, H. Bradley, R. W. Ketheringham, G. Burroughs, W. A. Gath. Third Row: Bandsmen G. E. Inglis, Corporal Funnel, Corporal C. J. Oliver, Drum-Major F. Hoare, Bandmaster H. Slatter, Captain W. D. Bruce (Adjutant), Lieutenant-Colonel G. H. Kilpatrick, C. O., Major M. A. Curwen (Band President), Sergeant S. McDonald, Bandsmen C. Fisher, W. Sellings, W. Redman, A. P. Chaplin. Front Row: Bandsmen S. Wood, N. L'Anson, R. P. Hamill. The 11th CMR band was described in the Daily Colonist (June 18, 1916) as "One of the finest in C.E.F. Forces". The band had a very diverse selection of instruments, including saxophones, clarinets, cymbals and xylophones.

11th C.M.R.; Band

Photograph depicts the members of the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles' band in front of their Mess hall. Back row (L-R): Bandsmen H. H. Lymers, E. Elsey, W. Banner, A. Pilling, J. B. Dickey, J. Carruthers, R. Allen, E. A. Morton, J. Davies. Second Row: Bandsmen W. L. Booth, S. Yeomans, E. G. Woodland, F. N. Roberts, F. Hart, H. Bradley, R. W. Ketheringham, G. Burroughs, W. A. Gath. Third Row: Bandsmen G. E. Inglis, Corporal Funnel, Corporal C. J. Oliver, Drum-Major F. Hoare, Bandmaster H. Slatter, Captain W. D. Bruce (Adjutant), Lieutenant-Colonel G. H. Kilpatrick, C. O., Major M. A. Curwen (Band President), Sergeant S. McDonald, Bandsmen C. Fisher, W. Sellings, W. Redman, A. P. Chaplin. Front Row: Bandsmen S. Wood, N. L'Anson, R. P. Hamill. The 11th CMR band was described in the Daily Colonist (June 18, 1916) as "One of the finest in C.E.F. Forces". The band had a very diverse selection of instruments, including saxophones, clarinets, cymbals and xylophones.

11th C.M.R.; Band practice

Photograph depicts the band from the 11th CMR (Canadian Mounted Rifles) rehearsing at Willows Camp. The soldiers sit down on chairs and benches reading sheet music and playing instruments. They are conducted by Bandmaster Henry Slatter.

11th CMR bandsman

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 11th Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion outside the stables at Willows Camp. He wears a Bandsman trade badge on their right sleeve. This soldier is standing on a board walk amid the very muddy grounds at the old Willows exhibition grounds.

11th CMR bandsman

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 11th Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion standing on a boardwalk amidst the muddy grounds at Willows Camp. On his right sleeve is a Bandsman trade badge.

11th CMR bandsman

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 11th Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion standing on a boardwalk amidst the muddy grounds at Willows Camp. On his right sleeve is a Bandsman trade badge.

11th CMR bandsmen

Photograph depicts two soldiers from the 11th Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion outside the stables at Willows Camp. Both men wear a Bandsman trade badge on their right sleeve.

11th CMR Corporal

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

11th CMR Corporal

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

11th CMR leaving Victoria by ship

Photograph depicts the Princess Charlotte pulling out of Victoria's harbour with the latest draft of soldiers from the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles. Some civilians on smaller boats have approached the troopship to wave one final goodbye.

11th CMR Sergeant

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.

11th CMR Sergeant

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.

11th CMR soldier

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 11th Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion standing on a boardwalk amidst the muddy grounds at Willows Camp. Just barely visible on the right side of the frame is the 11th CMR Band room.

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