George Archer-Shee (6 May 1895 – 31 October 1914) was a young Royal Navycadet whose case of whether he stole a five shillingpostal order was decided in London's High Court in 1910. Archer-Shee was successfully defended against the charges by the notable barrister and politician, Sir Edward Carson. Following his acquittal, the boy's family were paid compensation in July 1911.