Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Died 1997 Rank Oberscharfuhrer | Years of service 1940–45 Name Friedrich Buck Battles and wars World War II Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
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Born 30 January 1922
Romania ( 1922-01-30 ) Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Close Combat Clasp in Gold
Eastern Front Medal Unit SS-Verfugungstruppe, 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer | ||
Friedrich Buck (born 30 January 1922) was an Oberscharfuhrer (Staff Sergeant) in the Waffen SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II. He was also one of only 631 men to be awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold for 50 days hand-to-hand combat.
Buck was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 27 January 1945 as commander of the 5th Squadron, 15th SS Cavalry Regiment, 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer.
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