U.S. Army · United States 
Theodore Buckley
1973
Theodore J. Buckley served the U.S. Army for 4 years. Theodore also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Edged weapon
What Happened
Correctional Officer Ted Buckley and Correctional Officer Dale Morey were both beaten and stabbed during a prison uprising at the Arizona State Prison in Florence. Officer Morey had been attacked in a prison cell block and badly beaten. Officer Buckley had gone to his assistance when he was also attacked. Four inmates were charged with the officers' murders. One, 18, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to two life sentences on March 4th, 1974. Charges against the other three were dismissed. Officer Buckley was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Arizona Department of Corrections for six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1968 – 1972
U.S. Army
1968 – 1972
U.S. Army
Also Served
Arizona Department of Corrections
Correctional Officer
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