Aged 30 years

Died 23 Jun 1918

Commemorated at Wymington Cemetery

Invalided From France—Pte. S. Redman, 37 Royal Fusiliers, late 108 Labour Company, of New Wymington, has been invalided home form France, suffering from inflammation of the jaws and chest trouble. He arrived in England on Dec. 22nd, and is now in hospital in Birmingham. Before the war he worked for Mr. William Packwood, builder and contractor, of Rushden.

Tragic Affair at Wymington – Sudden Death of a Soldier

We regret to report that Pte. Samuel Redman, of the Labour Battalion, husband of Mrs. N. Redman, of the New Estate, Wymington, passed away suddenly on Sunday night whilst sitting in his chair, at the age of 30 years. It suggests that the deceased, who joined the Colours on May 29th 1916, was not found fit for the trenches, but was attached to a Labour battalion, and sent to France. At the end of 18 months he was granted leave and came to England, and immediately on his return to the Western front broke down in health, and was compelled to enter hospital in France. Subsequently he was transferred to Birmingham, where, after remaining five weeks, he was discharged and told that he might enter agricultural work, being then sent to Lodge Farm at Wymington. A month ago he was taken ill, and the doctor was called in, but after an examination nothing serious being feared, Pte. Redman returned to his work, at which he continued until last Saturday evening. On Saturday he complained of feeling unwell, but he got up on Sunday morning and went for a walk. He had his dinner and tea, and after tea again went for a walk, having his supper immediately on his return. Whilst sitting at the supper table he suddenly collapsed, falling forward. His wife raised his head and spoke to him, but he never spoke again, and before his sister, Mrs. Coley, who resides next door, could get to him he had passed away. He leaves a widow and two children, with whom much sympathy is felt in their sore bereavement.

The funeral took place yesterday in the Parish Churchyard, the Rector (Rev. C. L. Drew) conducting the obsequies. The coffin, of polished elm with brass fittings, bore the inscription:-

Samuel Redman.
Died June 23rd 1918.
Aged 30 years.

The mourners were: Mrs. Redman and Mr. S Redman (widow and father), Misses Violet and Gladys Redman (daughters), Mr. Redman and Mrs. Coley (brother and sister), Mr. Redman and Mrs. Summerfield (brother and sister), Mr. J. Coley and Mrs. Ashford (brother-in-law and sister), Mr. Summerfield and Mrs. Redman (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Miss L. Redman (niece), Mrs. Coley (niece), Mrs. Purser (cousin), and Mrs. White (mother-in-law), Mrs. Allebone and Mrs. Lickerish (friends). Many beautiful wreaths were sent by relatives and friends. The body was borne to the grave by five soldiers—Cpl. Griffith (in charge), Ptes. Babby, Devenish, Mills and Cummings. There were no fewer than four complaints entered on the death certificate.