Francis Henry Buck enlisted on April 30, 1918 and after basic training he served as a Private in "L" Company, 3rd Battalion of the 5th Regiment, US Marines.

He saw action against the enemy in the St. Mihiel Sector of France during Sept, 12-16, 1918 and again during the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, where he was gassed on Oct. 5, 1918. For this he earned the "Wound Chevron" and a French Citation. He was treated at Field Hospitals on 10/5/18 and then transferred to the American Red Cross Hospital #6 on 10/6/18.

He recovered and rejoined Company L on Jan. 5, 1919. His health was apparently good enough that he was detailed to play on the Regimental Base Ball Team from April 2, 1919 through June 30, 1919.

On July 8, 1919, he was promoted to "Private First Class".

On Aug. 13, 1919 he was discharged because of the expiration of his term of enlistment; his character was judged to be excellent.

Francis Buck (1895)