Background
Buck, Tom was born on March 18, 1917 in Star City, Indiana, United States. Son of Grover Felix and Maud Kauffman Buck.
Buck, Tom was born on March 18, 1917 in Star City, Indiana, United States. Son of Grover Felix and Maud Kauffman Buck.
Bachelor, Indiana University, 1939.
Reporter Chicago City News Bureau, 1939-1940. Reporter, writer Chicago Tribune, 1940-1973. Public affairs manager Chicago Transit Authority, 1973-1980.
Press secretary Chicago Mayor Jane Byrn, 1983. Consultant editor Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Chicago, 1989—2002. Publicity consultant, 1983—2002.
Adjunct professor Loyola University, Chicago, 1981—1993. Captain United States Army, 1941-1946.
With Evanston (Illinois) School District 65 Board, 1968—1974. Member of Society Midland Authors, Chicago Press Veterans Association, The Cliff Dwellers, Saddle and Cycle Club.
Married Ruth Moss, June 16, 1953. Children: Mary Buck Young, Thomas Luscombe.