World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Russia

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  • Use for Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force and North Russian Expeditionary Force.

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World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Russia

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World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Russia

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World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Russia

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Engineers, Siberian Expeditionary Force

Photograph depicts two pictures 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 and wear bandoliers and white lanyards, meaning they were part of a mounted unit. The soldier in the first picture is a sergeant. 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.

Engineers, Siberian Expeditionary Force

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.

Engineers, Siberian Expeditionary Force

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.

HQ, 16th Infantry Bridage

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers and an unidentified woman at Willows Camp. The formation patches on the men's uniforms identify them as part of the 16th Infantry Brigade Headquarters' staff.

HQ, 16th Infantry Bridage

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers and an unidentified woman at Willows Camp. The formation patches on the men's uniforms identify them as part of the 16th Infantry Brigade Headquarters' staff.

Inspection of Siberian Expedition Force

Photograph depicts senior military officials raising their caps to soldiers of the 16th Infantry Brigade (Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force) during a formal inspection and review at Willows Camp.

Inspection of Siberian Expedition Force

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.

Inspection; Siberian Expeditionary Force

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force on the grounds of Willows Camp. They are undergoing a formal inspection by senior officers, including Brigadier-General H.C. Bickford of the 16th Infantry Brigade and Major-General R.G.E. Leckie, general officer commanding of Military District No. 11. Here they are seen passing in front of the 20th Machine Gun Company.

Inspection; Siberian Expeditionary Force

Photograph depicts soldiers from the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force on the grounds of Willows Camp. They follow drills on the muddy landscape as they are formally inspected by senior officers of Military District No. 11.

Lieutenant, 20th Machine Gun Corps

Photograph depicts a soldier with the rank of Lieutenant at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. This soldier has four Overseas Service Chevrons on his sleeve. His badges are from the Canadian Machine Gun Corps.

Military Police and soldier's portrait

Photograph depicts two pictures taken at Willows Camp during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The top picture features a recruit who was originally attached to the 8th Railway Troops, as per his cap badge design. While the glass plate negative has oxidized and degraded over time, the man's face is clear thanks to an application of varnish the original photographer applied (originally meant to smooth the appearance of the skin). The bottom picture is a group of military police. While difficult to see, most of the men are wearing brassards with the letters MP (Military Police) on their arms.

Officer portraits, 259th Battaion

Photograph depicts the portraits of two officers attached to the 259th Battalion, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. Details on the uniform of the second officer are particularly interesting and show four Overseas Service Chevrons as well as several medal ribbons going back many campaigns. Both officers wear their rank insignia on their shoulder straps.

Officers of the 259th Battalion

Photograph depicts the officers of the 259th 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 Expeditionary Force. They all wear the unique cap badge for their battalion.

Officers of the 259th Battalion

Photograph depicts the officers of the 259th 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 Expeditionary Force. They all wear the unique cap badge for their battalion.

Portrait; CSEF

Photograph depicts a soldier's portrait at Willow's Camp. He is part of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force.

Portrait, CSEF

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.

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