Friedrich Buck Military person

Friedrich Buck (born 30 January 1922) was an Oberscharführer (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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Friedrich Buck
Birth dateJanuary 30, 1922
Birth place
Romania

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Military person

allegianceNazi Germany
award
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross
Eastern Front Medal
Close Combat Clasp
German Cross
military operations
World War II
military branch
Waffen-SS
military unit
SS-Verfügungstruppe
8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer
service start1940
service end1945

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