Tristan Farnon was not a real person but a character in the “All Creatures Great and Small” series by James Herriot. He did not participate in a war as his character was not written with a war background.
In the “All Creatures Great and Small” series, Tristan Farnon is portrayed as a young, somewhat irresponsible veterinary assistant who is more interested in socializing and women than in his veterinary duties. The series, written by James Herriot, is a collection of stories based on the experiences of a veterinary surgeon in the Yorkshire Dales, and the character of Tristan is based on the author’s real-life experiences with a fellow veterinary surgeon.
The stories are set between the 1930s and 1950s, a period that includes the Second World War. However, the narrative of the books focuses on the veterinary practice and the life of a country vet, rather than the war itself. Tristan’s character provides comic relief and is involved in various misadventures throughout the series.
In the television adaptations of Herriot’s books, Tristan, played by actors such as Peter Davison, continues to be a source of humor and lightheartedness. The adaptations also do not delve into Tristan’s involvement in any war, staying true to the original stories that emphasize the personal and professional lives of the veterinarians in the Yorkshire countryside.