Career
He was awarded the. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World World War World War II He was also one of only 631 men to be awarded the very rare 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 Steamship Cavalry Regiment, 8th Steamship Cavalry Division Florian Geyer. Bibliography.