Category:Images from Archives of Ontario - C 224-8 Canadian Expeditionary Force photograph albums

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A collection of images taken from three photograph albums depicting the Canadian Expeditionary Force in England, Belgium and France during the First World War. These images are from the Canadian Expeditionary Force photograph albums (C 224-8) housed at the Archives of Ontario. The photographs were taken by Canadian War Records Office (CWRO) photographers Captain Harry Knobel (from April-August 1916); Captain William Ivor Castle (from August 1916-June 1917); and Lieutenant William Rider-Rider (from June 1917-November 1918).

Images depict battle scenes, life in the trenches, political and military leaders, weapons manufacturing, devastation, parades and royal family members. They were taken at Vimy Ridge, the Somme, Ypres and other nearby locations. Other photos were taken in London.

The Archives of Ontario has uploaded these images in the hopes that they will provide teachers and students with primary source material for understanding the First World War experience through the activities of Canadian troops overseas.

Media in category "Images from Archives of Ontario - C 224-8 Canadian Expeditionary Force photograph albums"

The following 129 files are in this category, out of 129 total.

"The Road to Death", the sunken road beyond Courcelette (I0004774).jpg 2,200 × 1,641; 2.84 MB
A balloon over Arras (I0004857).jpg 2,200 × 1,641; 2.62 MB
A British tank (I0004781).jpg 2,200 × 1,642; 2.84 MB
A Canadian Battalion in a bayonet charge on the Somme (I0004777).jpg 6,280 × 4,717; 25.94 MB
A Canadian Battalion marching through the Grand Place, Mons (I0004854).jpg 2,240 × 1,620; 2.72 MB
A Canadian miner resting after a heavy night's work (I0004825).jpg 2,175 × 1,657; 2.83 MB
A Canadian narrow gauge railway armoured train taking ammunition up to the front line through a badly shelled village (I0004822).jpg 2,175 × 1,646; 2.44 MB
A Canadian sentry at his post composed of ammunition boxes and bricks from old houses. (I0004821).jpg 1,665 × 2,178; 2.65 MB
A Canadian soldier badly wounded in his shoulder and leg drinking hot coffee at a soup kitchen 100 yards from the German lines at Hill 70 (I0004820).jpg 2,165 × 1,667; 2.58 MB
A Canadian soldier using what remains of a German plane as clothes horse (I0004824).jpg 2,225 × 1,638; 2.67 MB
A Canadian Tommy soldier covered in mud returning from the front lines (I0004782).jpg 4,982 × 6,600; 28.65 MB
A captured 8 inch German naval gun on the railroad at Farbus (I0004787).jpg 2,200 × 1,649; 3.82 MB
A church in the village of Willerval, which was captured by the Canadians during World War I (I0004799).jpg 2,185 × 1,656; 3.74 MB
A crucifix left standing in a town devastated by the war (I0004783).jpg 1,635 × 2,196; 2.95 MB
A German gun emplacement in the Lens district (I0004823).jpg 2,200 × 1,638; 2.51 MB
A German shell exploding close to an advanced Dressing Station (I0004768).jpg 2,215 × 1,641; 2.52 MB
A German trench captured by the Canadians (I0004770).jpg 2,200 × 1,654; 2.73 MB
A hot air balloon descending (I0004772).jpg 2,200 × 1,661; 2.69 MB
A large naval gun firing over the Canadian lines at night (I0004797).jpg 2,200 × 1,636; 3.31 MB
A light railroad truck with wounded on board (I0004791).jpg 2,200 × 1,646; 2.7 MB
A mine exploding on Vimy Ridge (I0004806).jpg 2,175 × 1,637; 2.64 MB
A naval gun being fired behind the Canadian lines (I0004793).jpg 2,200 × 1,641; 2.93 MB
A ruined house and the damaged Cathedral in Albert (I0004805).jpg 1,650 × 2,190; 2.83 MB
A shell bursting in the village of Vimy, which was captured by the Canadians (I0004798).jpg 2,200 × 1,657; 2.41 MB
A soldier searching the seams of his shirt for lice (I0004807).jpg 2,200 × 1,655; 2.7 MB
A stretcher bearer dressing a Canadian wounded at the battle of Arleux (I0004795).jpg 2,200 × 1,652; 2.72 MB
A tank homeward bound (I0004813).jpg 2,175 × 1,654; 2.75 MB
A tank in a badly shelled area in Passchendaele where the Canadians advanced (I0004830).jpg 2,200 × 1,623; 2.48 MB
A Thanksgiving Service attended by Canadian troops being held in the Cambrai Cathedral (I0004849).jpg 1,650 × 2,219; 2.88 MB
A town destroyed by the Germans during the war (I0004784).jpg 2,175 × 1,642; 2.76 MB
A trench mortar shell bursting (I0004816).jpg 1,635 × 2,227; 2.8 MB
A wounded German soldier being carried in by fellow prisoners during the Canadian push near Lens (I0004819).jpg 2,175 × 1,666; 2.82 MB
Aerial photograph of the defence of a road as viewed from a balloon (I0004831).jpg 2,200 × 1,642; 3.43 MB
Albert Cathedral damaged by the war (I0004828).jpg 2,200 × 1,640; 2.42 MB
An aerial view of the Canadian Championship Sports Meet in France (I0004844).jpg 2,160 × 1,679; 2.72 MB
An airship in the air above the city (I0004866).jpg 2,220 × 1,627; 2.47 MB
An ammunition loading station (I0004827).jpg 2,185 × 1,662; 2.66 MB
An anti-aircraft gun advancing along a road under water (I0004788).jpg 2,200 × 1,638; 2.83 MB
An old residence in Arras damaged by bombardments (I0004802).jpg 2,200 × 1,623; 2.9 MB
Barbed wire with a heavy frost on it at the Canadian front (I0004835).jpg 2,175 × 1,670; 2.65 MB
Canadian anti-aircraft gunners on the German plane (I0004780).jpg 2,200 × 1,633; 2.99 MB
Canadian guns in action, 2nd Canadian Horse Battery at Vimy Ridge (I0004814).jpg 2,200 × 1,653; 2.4 MB
Canadian Motor Machine Gun Section waiting along the Cambrai road ready to go into action (I0004846).jpg 2,200 × 1,649; 2.82 MB
Canadian Pioneers carrying trench material to Passchendaele quit work while German prisoners carrying wounded pass by (I0004829).jpg 2,175 × 1,662; 2.79 MB
Canadian Sisters looking around the ruins of their quarters which was struck by a bomb, 3rd Canadian Stationary Hospital (I0004858).jpg 2,200 × 1,655; 2.54 MB
Canadian soldier bidding farewell to a gentleman departing on a train (I0004871).jpg 2,200 × 1,649; 2.3 MB
Canadian soldiers building a light railway (I0004794).jpg 2,200 × 1,633; 2.81 MB
Canadian troops dressing wounded in a trench during the battle of September 15 in which the Canadians played a great part, storming the village of Courcelette and taking many prisoners (I0004766).jpg 2,200 × 1,637; 2.91 MB
Canadian troops interrupted during a Church Parade on the 50th anniversary of Dominion Day (I0004811).jpg 2,195 × 1,666; 3.05 MB
Canadian troops standing with a Howitzer in action (I0004767).jpg 2,200 × 1,652; 2.66 MB
Canadian wounded and German prisoners waiting to be loaded on to Light Railway trucks (I0004826).jpg 2,175 × 1,641; 2.59 MB
Canadians are seen returning on a tank, 5th Canadian Mounted Regiment (I0004843).jpg 2,200 × 1,650; 2.8 MB
Canadians digging in and waiting for the next wave to pass through them to go forward. A Whippet tank is seen returning from the woods (I0004840).jpg 2,200 × 1,658; 2.72 MB
Canadians entering Cambrai that has been badly damaged by German mines and fires (I0004848).jpg 2,200 × 1,621; 2.72 MB
Canadians loading up ammunition at the front (I0004804).jpg 1,675 × 2,191; 3.01 MB
Cloth Hall tower, Ypres (I0004760).jpg 2,200 × 1,656; 2.46 MB
Denain veterans of 1870 marching past with the Canadian Brigade that relieved the town. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales salutes the flag. (I0004850).jpg 2,200 × 1,646; 2.32 MB
Falling statue on the Albert Cathedral Tower (I0004775).jpg 2,200 × 1,653; 3.22 MB
Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig congratulating Canadians who took part in the Amiens advance (I0004841).jpg 2,200 × 1,640; 2.58 MB
French women selling oranges to Canadian troops on their return to camp (I0004808).jpg 2,200 × 1,660; 2.41 MB
Funeral for a doctor killed when a Canadian Hospital was bombed by the Germans (I0004837).jpg 2,200 × 1,647; 3.01 MB
Gate to St. Martin's Cathedral, Ypres (I0004762).jpg 1,660 × 2,173; 2.57 MB
General Currie, Commander of the Canadian troops in France (I0004810).jpg 1,660 × 2,194; 2.22 MB
German artillery put out of action by a direct hit by Canadian artillery (I0004786).jpg 2,175 × 1,641; 3.17 MB
German prisoners being brought down a communication trench (I0004769).jpg 2,361 × 1,768; 2.75 MB
German prisoners taken by Canadians on the Somme being escorted to the prisoner's cages by Canadian Military Police (I0004779).jpg 2,200 × 1,653; 2.74 MB
German wounded prisoners having their wounds dressed (I0004771).jpg 2,200 × 1,660; 2.69 MB
Germans captured by the Canadians on Vimy Ridge ready to leave the first halting camp for the base (I0004792).jpg 2,195 × 1,653; 2.71 MB
Getting a Howitzer into position on the Canadian front (I0004834).jpg 2,200 × 1,649; 2.79 MB
Group of soldiers standing at attention (I0004878).jpg 2,346 × 1,508; 2.37 MB
His Majesty The King George V visits a Canadian Cemetery on Vimy Ridge (I0004815).jpg 1,665 × 2,192; 2.49 MB
His Royal Highness King George V meeting with Kemp among a group of new recruits (I0004875).jpg 2,200 × 1,656; 2.39 MB
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales taking a walk in Mons (I0004855).jpg 1,660 × 2,206; 3.35 MB
Interior of a military hospital showing patients, visitors and nurses during Christmas time (I0004870).jpg 2,200 × 1,638; 2.81 MB
Interior shot of an aircraft factory (I0004888).jpg 2,200 × 1,649; 2.42 MB
Lieutenant Colonel Billy Bishop, Victoria Cross, the famous Canadian airman (I0004818).jpg 2,200 × 1,637; 2.62 MB
Lieutenant Colonel Pense leading his Battalion, the 21st Canadian Infantry Battalion, across the Rhine at Bonn (I0004860).jpg 2,225 × 1,625; 2.58 MB
Major General Burstall, 2nd Division Commander and Divisional Headquarters, crossing the bridge at Bonn (I0004859).jpg 2,185 × 1,650; 2.33 MB
Men of the Canadian 9.2 having their midday meal, 1st Siege Battery (I0004836).jpg 1,665 × 2,185; 3.47 MB
Military funeral during World War I (I0004881).jpg 2,200 × 1,635; 2.61 MB
Military funeral during World War I (I0004882).jpg 2,200 × 1,668; 2.58 MB
Military funeral during World War I (I0004883).jpg 2,200 × 1,634; 2.81 MB
Military officers with the Duke of York at a military gathering during World War I (I0004880).jpg 2,200 × 1,666; 2.47 MB
Military parade during World War I (I0004863).jpg 2,200 × 1,640; 2.62 MB
Military parade during World War I showing a military band (I0004865).jpg 2,185 × 1,645; 3.14 MB
Military parade float of the "Flying Boat" during World War I (I0004864).jpg 2,200 × 1,645; 2.74 MB
Military procession during World War I (I0004876).jpg 2,200 × 1,646; 2.47 MB
Military recreation hall (I0004862).jpg 2,200 × 1,647; 2.84 MB
Military recreation hall with pool tables (I0004861).jpg 2,230 × 1,627; 2.85 MB
Military soccer match (I0004884).jpg 2,300 × 1,568; 2.43 MB
One of the churches in Cambrai seen from the only side of the square which was not on fire (I0004847).jpg 1,650 × 2,231; 3.1 MB
One of the many fires started by the enemy before the Canadians drove them from Valenciennes (I0004851).jpg 1,650 × 2,187; 2.96 MB
Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry marching past Princess Patricia (I0004887).jpg 5,262 × 3,990; 20.34 MB
Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry with its colours (I0004812).jpg 2,185 × 1,658; 2.91 MB
Robert Borden receiving a book from the Speaker in the Guild Hall, London (I0004868).jpg 2,185 × 1,645; 2.32 MB
Robert Borden speaking to a large group of soldiers (I0004872).jpg 2,200 × 1,641; 2.41 MB
Ruins of the Church at Albain St. Nazaire showing Notre Dame de Lorette (I0004833).jpg 2,200 × 1,616; 2.52 MB
Shells bursting in the streets of Arras during a battle (I0004803).jpg 2,200 × 1,644; 2.69 MB
Sir George Perley and his wife, Annie Hespeler Bowlby, meeting with Turner, a senior Canadian Officer during World War I (I0004877).jpg 1,660 × 2,192; 2.21 MB
Sir George Perley and his wife, Annie Hespeler Bowlby, standing with a group of soldiers (I0004867).jpg 2,200 × 1,667; 2.24 MB
Soldier swimming in a shell hole behind the Canadian lines (I0004809).jpg 2,200 × 1,638; 2.49 MB
Soldiers boxing during a training session (I0004869).jpg 2,200 × 1,638; 2.73 MB
Soldiers fixing their bayonets prior to a charge by the Canadians on the Somme (I0004776).jpg 2,200 × 1,665; 2.53 MB
Some of the enemy who were captured by the Canadian Cavalry coming into the Canadian lines (I0004838).jpg 2,175 × 1,652; 2.69 MB
Some of the large guns captured by the Canadians during the advance on Cambrai (I0004853).jpg 2,215 × 1,634; 2.42 MB
South porch showing the Madonna, St. Martin's Cathedral, Ypres (I0004761).jpg 1,650 × 2,198; 2.87 MB
Swans in Ypres (I0004765).jpg 2,175 × 1,663; 2.62 MB
Tank manufacturing plant (I0004889).jpg 2,225 × 1,623; 2.54 MB
Tanks passing dead German soldiers (I0004839).jpg 2,200 × 1,647; 3.08 MB
The bridge across the St. Quentin Canal on the Arras-Cambrai Road blown up by the enemy when it was driven from the town by the Canadians (I0004852).jpg 2,200 × 1,645; 2.68 MB
The Canadian Corps Commander unveiling the Memorial erected by the Canadian Artillery in memory of the Artillerymen who fell during the taking of Vimy Ridge (I0004832).jpg 2,200 × 1,643; 2.39 MB
The Canal du Nord showing the construction and cutting across which the Canadians crossed with their supports and supplies (I0004845).jpg 2,200 × 1,649; 2.55 MB
The castle at Ham in ruins after having been destroyed by the Germans on their retreat (I0004801).jpg 2,200 × 1,662; 2.97 MB
The Dumb-bells acting group (I0004885).jpg 2,185 × 1,649; 2.31 MB
The First Army Commander inspects troops during his official entry into Mons (I0004856).jpg 2,240 × 1,623; 2.73 MB
The main entrance to the Arras Cathedral showing the roof completely blown off and the steps covered with fallen masonry (I0004842).jpg 1,665 × 2,194; 3.2 MB
The Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry presenting their colours to Princess Patricia (I0004886).jpg 2,200 × 1,653; 2.38 MB
The ruined Hotel de Ville, Arras (I0004796).jpg 2,200 × 1,667; 2.56 MB
The taking of Vimy Ridge, Canadian Field Artillery bringing up the guns (I0004789).jpg 2,195 × 1,653; 2.85 MB
The taking of Vimy Ridge, parties of Germans leaving their dugouts as Canadians advance (I0004790).jpg 2,225 × 1,622; 3.29 MB
The village of Vraignes destroyed by German mines and fires during the war (I0004785).jpg 2,200 × 1,647; 2.55 MB
Two gas shells exploding near the Canadian lines (I0004773).jpg 2,200 × 1,643; 2.42 MB
Unidentified group of officers, soldiers and civilians during World War I (I0004879).jpg 2,200 × 1,649; 2.63 MB
Victorious Canadians celebrating after fighting on Vimy Ridge (I0004800).jpg 2,185 × 1,651; 2.82 MB
Visit of His Majesty The King George V to the Canadian troops in France (I0004764).jpg 2,200 × 1,667; 2.63 MB
Vlamertinghe Road, Ypres (I0004763).jpg 2,200 × 1,662; 3.01 MB
War casualties on the battlefield after a charge by the Canadians (I0004778).jpg 2,175 × 1,663; 3.39 MB
Wounded Canadian soldiers en route for Blighty (I0004817).jpg 2,200 × 1,649; 2.52 MB
Ypres martyred Canadian war monument (I0004890).jpg 1,640 × 2,198; 2.59 MB