Amid the thunder of artillery and the chaos of August 1917, Canadian soldiers fought fiercely to seize Hill 70. The Battle of Hill 70 & The Milburn Sacrifice is not just a story of strategy and victory, it is a story of family.

This episode honours the courage and loss of my great‑grandfather and his nephew, who gave their lives in the struggle. We get into the heart of the battle, where sacrifice echoes across generations, and the legacy of Hill 70 still resounds today.

In this episode of Memory and Valour, we journey into the heart of the First World War to uncover the extraordinary courage and innovation of the Canadian Army Medical Corps. Amid the chaos of battle, stretcher bearers braved gunfire to rescue the wounded, nurses offered compassion and skill in field hospitals, and doctors pushed the limits of medicine to save lives under unimaginable conditions. Their dedication not only brought hope to soldiers in the trenches but also transformed military medicine for generations to come.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of historian Tim Cook, whose work illuminated the human stories behind the war. Listeners will also hear the voices of two men who lived through the conflict, their recordings offering a rare and powerful connection to the past.

This is a story of resilience, sacrifice, and humanity in the darkest of times; an exploration of how healing itself became an act of valour.

In this debut episode of Memory and Valour, we reflect on Remembrance Day through two deeply human stories from the Canadian Expeditionary Force. We remember Private George Price, the last Canadian soldier to die in the First World War, whose death came just minutes before the Armistice. We also honour the Adkins brothers of Edmonton’s 49th Battalion, three siblings who served together and whose experiences reveal the bonds of family and the heavy toll of war. These stories remind us that remembrance is not only about sacrifice, but about lives lived, families changed, and the enduring legacy of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Lest We Forget.