Photo is taken at the HMC Dockyard prior to the First World War 1914. Recruits drilling were mostly business and professional men from Victoria. On the outbreak of war, these men formed the members of the RCN and Companies (the Wavy Navy).

Unidentified dockyard personal in Esquimalt. Canadian Forces photograph

Photo of donor's grandfather around 1935 taken in their driveway at 1320 Liverpool, Esquimalt. A synopsis of his naval service record is held in Ottawa.