James widdowson

[PERKO14]

I'd considered "reserved occupation".
In January 1918 the age of exemption for certain categories was lowered eg

"Armature transformer or other electrical winder -  Prev age of exemption - 25  New age - 23"

Trying to confirm the age of exemption when the Military Service Act was introduced Jan 1916.

My lack of finding a military record coupled with his occupation would have convinced me he had a reserved occupation it’s just the residence of Southsea on his marriage certificate makes me
Wonder?

[emeltom]

Perhaps he was  exempt from military service for one reason or another but was working as a civilian at a military base.