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Donald Fredrick Reis

Died February 28, 1975

Donald Fredrick Reis. Donald also served in the U.S. Army. Donald served during the years of World War II.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Edged weapon
What Happened

Correctional Officer Donald Reis was found stabbed to death in the El Reno Federal Reformatory's chapel in El Reno, Oklahoma at 8:30 p.m. Three inmates were convicted of Officer Reis' murder and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Reis was a United States Army veteran and had served with the United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter. The fitness center at the facility was named in honor of Officer Reis.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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Branch

U.S. Army · 1940 – 1945
Service Record
1940 – 1945
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons
Correctional Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 15-E · Line 9 cut as DONALD F REIS
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Correctional Officer Reis gave the United States Department of Justice 25 years.

Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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