He served as an officer with the Victoria Rifles of Canada.

When war broke out, he joined the Queen's Victoria Rifles and became their bandmaster.

Lineage of the Victoria Rifles of Canada:

St. James the Apostle had strong ties with the Victoria Rifles of Canada, and the close association continued until the regiment disbanded in November, 1995.

The 244th Battalion is perpetuated by the Victoria Rifles of Canada, currently on the Supplementary Order of Battle.

After a year at university he left McGill in 1916 and enlisted with the Victoria Rifles of Canada.

Allan joined the Victoria Rifles in 1861.

He joined the Victoria Rifles of Canada in 1905 and received an officer's commission in 1914.

During the raids, Beers helped establish the Victoria Rifles of Canada.

Geoffrey was a Lieutenant in the Victoria Rifles of Canada.