Canadian Expeditionary Force World War One (1914-1918)

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Canadian Expeditionary Force World War One ( )

The Call to War After giving an ultimatum to Germany, Britain declares war on August 4, 1914 Canada follows suit as a member of the British empire

Mobilization Canada only had 3100 permanent troops in Began looking for volunteers on August volunteered and the Minister of Militia refused to enroll more recruits for 1 st contingent.

Minister of Militia and Defence Sir Sam Hughes ( ) President of Dominion Rifle Association Recommended Ross Rifle for Cdn. Militia Mobilized 1 st Cdn. contingent

Ross Rifle Issued to all recruits More suited to hunting and target practice Tended to jam in mud and when used with British ammunition

Training Camp Valcartier, Quebec 16 miles West of Quebec City One day march to transports Housed recruits

Valcartier, Quebec

Bathing at Valcartier

Kitchen Facilities

Valcartier Training Camp

Canadian Navy transport Left Valcartier for Quebec on foot— September ship convoy left Gaspe on October 3, 1914 H.M.S. Olympic Arrived in Plymouth on October 14

War Measures Act August 22, 1914 Gave government right to do any deemed necessary “for the security, defence, peace, order and welfare of Canada” Government had control of the economy and the transportation, and production of goods Required registration of all immigrants of “enemy nationality”