World War I
Schack enlisted in the army, 6 August 1914, as a volunteer in Hussar regiment No. 1. In September 1915 he joined infantry regiment No. 195 as second lieutenant. His rank became official 23 March 1914. Schack fought throughout World War I as a platoon leader, battalion and regimental adjutant. On 3 April 1918 Schack transferred to the 1st West Prussian infantry regiment "Count Kleist von Nollendorf" No. 6. During the war he was awarded the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class and other medals. After the war he was transferred to the Reichsheer.
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