Where this sits Part of John Boyd Sr. Toronto military training photograph album (series) , item 1 of 1.
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Cover of Boyd album item 1914-1917 Inside cover of Boyd album item 1914-1917 Recruitment and training in Toronto item August 15, 1914 New recruits, including 48th Highlanders item August 21, 1914 Soldiers leaving for overseas item August 21, 1914–August 28, 1914 New recruit training item October 16, 1914–October 31, 1914 Gun training for new recruits item October 31, 1914–November 14, 1914 Various drills and parades for new recruits item November 14, 1914 General Lessard viewing new recruits item November 14, 1914–November 14, 1914 Various group drills for new recruits item November 21, 1914–November 28, 1914 Prime Minister Borden visits Exhibition camp, musketry and bayonet drills item November 28, 1914-December 5, 1914 Prime Minister Borden, Lieutenant Governor Hendrie, Duke of Connaught visits newly trained troops item December 5, 1914–December 17, 1914 Duke of Connaught visits winter training for new recruits item December 17, 1914–January 20, 1915 Winter artillery training with men, machines, and horses item February 4, 1915- February 19, 1915 Winter training for artillerymen and horses item February 20, 1915 Jump training for horses, various drill training for infantrymen item February 20, 1915–March 13, 1915 Weapons and tools inspections, horse jumping, parade led by General Sir Sam Hughes and General Logie item March 13, 1915–March 20, 1915 Sham battle action, including marches and parades item March 20, 1915–March 24, 1915 Sham battle action and conclusion, Major Irving inspection item March 24, 1915 Various group training, including men of the 20th and 109th Battalions item March 27, 1915–April 2, 1915 Sham battle troop movements, including dispatch riders on bicycles item April 2, 1915-April 7, 1915 New recruits assemble from McGill University at the Champ de Mars, Montreal item April 7, 1915–April 15, 1915 Mess tent and personal hygiene activities at Camp Niagara item May 11, 1915 Various officers and groups at Camp Niagara item May 11, 1915 Wounded soldiers and the Red Cross, second contingent leaving Toronto Exhibition camp for France item May 11, 1915–May 15, 1915 Parade troops marching through the streets of Guelph and Toronto item May 15, 1915–May 19, 1915 Commanding Officer Colonel Munro and selected views of the 8th Mounted Rifles and 7th Battery item June 2, 1915 Drilling formations and camp views at Barriefield item June 2, 1915–June 3, 1915 Various barracks buildings in Kingston; transport, gun, and aviation training item June 2, 1915–June 13, 1915 Aviation training at Long Branch as 36th Battalion arrives at Camp Niagara item June 13, 1915–June 16, 1915 Canada's first aviators training at Long Branch Aviation School item June 16, 1915–July 10, 1915 Early aerial views of Toronto; aeroplane performance testing item July 10, 1915 Night flying, recruitment in Hamilton, assorted camp activities item July 10, 1915–July 28, 1915 Italian recruits gather in Toronto; Duke of Connaught inspects troops at Exhibition camp item September 2, 1915 Troop inspections, men performing cheers to the king item September 1, 1915–September 2, 1915 Armoured cars; physical fitness exercises for recruits item September 1, 1915–September 11, 1915 Trench and bayonet exercises; support staff exhibits on the grounds of Casa Loma item September 1, 1915–September 25, 1915 Marching from Niagara to Toronto for newly trained soldiers item October 25, 1915–October 28, 1915 Various transports and supplies on the big march; troops rest at High Park item October 28, 1915–October 30, 1915 Rest and refreshments at High Park; 37th Battalion on the move again to camp item October 17, 1915–October 30, 1915 Student aviators at Long Branch; marching of men and machines through wilderness and city streets item October 31, 1915–November 9, 1915 Various regiments on parade during the recruitment and training period item November 9, 1915-November 18, 1915 Various battalions assemble at High Park and Exhibition camp in Toronto item November 11, 1915–November 27, 1915 First wounded soldiers return to Toronto; equestrian and explosives training item November 21, 1915–December 16, 1915 Canadian Officers Training Corps assemble in Toronto; troop inspections and reviews item November 30, 1915–January 7, 1916 Winter camp and recreational activities for recruits in training item January 8, 1916–January 17, 1916 Recruitment signs and patriotic monuments; winter training drills become increasingly difficult item January 17, 1916–January 19, 1916 Trench digging and training; bayonet, bomb, and machine gun drills item January 19, 1916–February 10, 1916 Trench digging and sandbag filling during a winter blizzard item February 10, 1916–February 19, 1916 Battle of the Humber; massing of troops from numerous battalions and batteries item March 1, 1916–March 3, 1916 1 / 2 (80) → Trench digging and sandbag filling during a winter blizzard
Battle of the Humber; massing of troops from numerous battalions and batteries
Rest, refreshments, and watch duties during the Battle of the Humber
Massing troops on both sides of the Humber; off-duty recreational activities
Signallers, assorted camp duties, bomb making and instruction
Bomb throwing practice; physical fitness exercises for recruits
Recruits practice using camouflage and surprise tactics in High Park; signallers and training tool repairs
First Aid training and stretcher bearers; horse riding exercises for stealth
Horse riding exercises; cyclists and open ground assaults
Mock artillery bombardment in High Park; Lieutenant Governor Hendrie observes handling of the big guns
Sham battle exercises; Duke of Connaught, field marshal discuss tactics and results with troops
Massive military church service at Queen's Park; Duke of Connaught relaxes for lunch with fellow staff
Conclusion of church service at Queen's Park; individual soldier activities, Native American recruitment
Indian recruits and wrestling; Cove Rifle Range, London; horse transport, Portland, Maine
International supplies gather in Portland, Maine; athletic tournaments for troops and civilians
Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire stage charitable events; 169th Battalion training exercises
Fort Mississauga barracks, tents, and lectures
Mess tents, signallers, machine guns, and communications
Bayonet drill class; Niagara camp, Fort Mississauga, and Boy Scout camp
Boy Scout camp chores; 169th Battalion drills in front of Toronto Exhibition crowd; Duke of Connaught farewell from Toronto
Colonel Shanly military funeral; various building sites at Camp Borden
Various camp and mess activities; vaulting exercises with bayonets
Trench activities, both on-duty and off-duty
First church parade for returning veterans, St. Paul's church, Toronto; Queen's Park salute and reception
Presentation of colours by Lieutenant Governor Hendrie at Varsity Stadium, Toronto; fellow officers and dignitaries attend
Duke of Devonshire, General Logie, Colonel Osborne; Canadian Army Gymnastic Staff
Final reviews of troops by officers and dignitaries; various supplies, training, and instruction
Aviation, bayonet, and vaulting exercises; Polish recruits from Canada and the United States
Polish soldiers serving with the French Army; monument representing Canadian patriotism
Back Cover of Boyd photograph album
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