Episode 2: The Story of Private George Follett — A Life Lost in 1915

In this episode, Lucy shares the story of Private George Follett, 8th Battalion Canadian Infantry (90th Winnipeg Rifles), who was killed on 21 June 1915. Drawing on personal research, archival records, and family history, Lucy brings George’s life and service into focus — not just how he died, but who he was.She explores George’s journey from England to Canada, his enlistment, his time with the Winnipeg Rifles, and the circumstances surrounding his death at the front. Lucy also reflects on the emotional process of researching a single soldier, the meaning of remembrance, and the powerful connection created when we bring individual stories out of the archives and into the present.This is the first in a continuing series of personal soldier histories — honouring their names, their families, and their legacy with compassion and care.To support our work please visit https://patreon.com/greatwareducationtrust