| Regimental number | 16/593 |
| Place of birth | Urenui, Taranaki |
| Iwi | Ngati Mutunga |
| School | Te Aute College |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Doctor |
| Address | Ohaeawai, Bay of Islands |
| Marital status | Married |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Margaret Buck, c/o Mrs Wilson, Manor Street, Milton |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Maori Contingent |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 29 Waitemata on |
| Final rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Final unit | No 3 New Zealand General Hospital |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For distinguished service in the field. (France and Flanders).'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty. Field Marshal D. Haig. Commander in Chief the British Armies in France, despatch dated 9th April 1917.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despaches 'For good work and devotion to duty during the period August 28th/October 2nd 1916. During this period Major Buck has been constant in his efforts to keep the work of the Battalion going and his example and activity have had a great effect in keeping Maori half of the Battalion up to the standard of work which was set them. On two occasions he had charge of half the Battalion on important night digging operations. Major Buck as Senior Maori Officer has rendered invaluable service to the Maori Race. By his judgement, tact and example he has inspired the
Maori's with a high sense of duty and maintained their traditional war like spirit.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty. Field Marshal D. Haig. Commander in Chief the British Armies in France, despatch dated 9th April 1917.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despaches 'For good work and devotion to duty during the period August 28th/October 2nd 1916. During this period Major Buck has been constant in his efforts to keep the work of the Battalion going and his example and activity have had a great effect in keeping Maori half of the Battalion up to the standard of work which was set them. On two occasions he had charge of half the Battalion on important night digging operations. Major Buck as Senior Maori Officer has rendered invaluable service to the Maori Race. By his judgement, tact and example he has inspired the
Maori's with a high sense of duty and maintained their traditional war like spirit.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Headquarters Staff/First Maori |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 74 |