UK:Soldier's wedding saved by comrade

Soldier takes friend's place on tour of Afghanistan so he can get married
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 7:31 PM on 19th May 2008

The date was set, venue booked and dress chosen.


But then duty called for soldier Scott McNamee and it looked as though he was going to miss his big day due to a tour in Afghanistan.


That is until comrade Paul Wheatman, who has 21 years service, stepped forward to take the 24-year-old's place.


Thanks to Paul's selfless offer, Scott married his sweetheart of four years Angela Lewis at Oakley Country Club in Brewood last weekend.

Scott, who attended St Edmunds Catholic School in Compton Park, Wolverhampton, is a vehicle mechanic in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and said the only thing that would have made the day better was for his comrades to be there.


Mr McNamee, of Aldersley, Tettenhall, said: "I was meant to be in Afghanistan today. I told them I was getting married and asked if there was any chance I didn't have to go but they said no I had to.


"Then Paul Wheatman volunteered to go in my place. I can't thank him enough."
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