South Africa; Canada raised a force to deploy in support of the British. Thomas Evans was withdrawn from the Yukon in November to join the effort, and was replaced as the force's commander by Major T. Hemming. In May 1900, the force left Fort Selkirk and focused solely on Dawson. On June 25, the remainder of the force was withdrawn on the advice of the Minister of Militia, again returning via White Pass and Skagway. Their uniforms, rifles and Maxim guns remained behind and were later reused by the volunteer militia Dawson Rifle Company, formed the following year, while the artillery was given to the mounted police. The mounted police continued their presence at Fort Selkirk, making use of the force's former barracks until 1911. Three buildings built by the force survive at Fort Selkirk: the officers' residence and the former guard room, which were moved to new locations on the site by a local man called Alex Coward in the 1920s and known today as "Coward Cabin" and "the Garage", and the orderly room, which remains in its original location. The Yukon Field Force cemetery, where three soldiers and some members of the local community are buried, is located nearby. The force's two 7-pounder guns are on display at the offices of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Dawson City. Four of the officers who served with the force later rose to the rank of Major-General during the First World War. Major T.D.R. Hemming, as Major-General (CMG), commanded Military District No. 3 from 1913 to 1918. The force's medical officer, Surgeon-Major G.L. Foster, became Major-General (CB, FRCS, LL.D) and was Director General of Medical Services, Overseas Military Forces of Canada, 1918–1919. Captain H.E. Burstall, RCA, later Major-General Sir Henry Burstall, KCB, KCMC, commanded the artillery of the Canadian Corps, 1915–1916, and from December 1916 to demobilization commanded the 2nd Canadian Division. Captain P.F. Thacker became Major-General (CB, CMG) and was Adjutant General, 1918–1919. Notes References Bibliography Ad hoc units and formations of Canada Military history of Canada Klondike Gold Rush History of Yukon