Fewer than 100 troops left the base area to go to Omsk . Those 100 worked as administrative staff for 1,500 British troops who were helping the White Russian government of Admiral Alexander Kolchak . During this time , the Canadians saw little fighting , with fewer than 100 troops proceeding `` up country '' to Omsk , to serve as administrative staff for 1,500 British troops aiding the White Russian government of Admiral Alexander Kolchak .