Soldiers originally from the 72nd Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada parading at Brockton Oval before their march to CPR Station (Waterfront) to board the train for Valcartier,1914. They were joining the newly formed 16th (Canadian Scottish) Battalion, CEF. "1914" in ink on the bottom centre of the photo. On August 22nd [1914] at 4.00 p.m, the contingent marched from the Arena Rink to the Canadian Pacific Railway Depot. The route was Pender, Georgia and Granville Streets, Vancouver. At 5.25 p.m., the troop train departed. Source: History of the 16th Battalion, CEF, page 370 Once war was declared, Lt Col. R. G. Edwards Leckie immediately telegraphed to the Militia Department at Ottawa offering the services of the regiment as a unit. This offer was not accepted, but a detachment consisting of 25 officers and 514 men proceeded to the training camp at Valcartier, Quebec, and was incorporated in the 16th Battalion under the command of Lieut.-Col Leckie. The 72nd Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Contingent to original 16th Battalion, The Canadian Scottish, CEF: Lieut.-Colonel (Major-General) R. G. Edwards Leckie, Commanding Officer, 72nd Regiment, in command 25 officers and 511 Other Ranks. NOTE: 72nd Regimental records show these figures as 519. Eight men were rejected at Valcartier on account of eyesight tests. Source: History of the 16th Battalion, CEF, page 365 The soldiers are wearing khaki tunics, Kilt aprons and pith helmets with Ross Rifles, The two officers are carrying Claybegs swords with undress hilt. Note: One soldier is wearing khaki trousers with a Seaforth glengarry.