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Biography of Thomas George Pallin

THOMAS GEORGE PALLIN

Thos. G. Pallin was born to Thomas H. and Maria Elizabeth Pallin (nee Wilson) on 19 October 1893.  He was named after Maria Elizabeth’s younger brother.  Known as “Tot,” he worked as a member of the office staff of Furness, Withy & Co.  T. G. Pallin volunteered on the outbreak of the Great War, joining the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and rising to the rank of Sergeant.  He served in Salonika and Egypt.

 Sgt. T. G. Pallin was decorated for his bravery, winning the Distinguished Conduct Medal (second only to the Victoria Cross).  He was also awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.  At this time the Pallin family were living at Eaglscliffe, “Tot’s” father being Commercial Manager for the “North Eastern Daily Gazette” (later known as the “Evening Gazette”).

After the war Thos. G. Pallin moved to Liverpool, working in the offices of Furness, Withy -  then situated in the Liver Building.  He was married to Florence and the couple had two daughters, Florence Mary and Muriel Joyce.  T. G. Pallin passed away on 20 November 1933 and his wife followed on 10 November 1940.  Both were laid to rest in the West View Cemetery, Hartlepool

Source: “The Wilsons of Whitby and West Hartlepool,” Vol. 3 by Stuart James Wilson.  See  images.

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