U.S. Army Donald Reis
1975
Donald F. Reis. Donald also served in the U.S. Army.
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.
Service Record
1940 – 1945
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons
Correctional Officer
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