Date of Birth:
1906
Date of Death:
February 02, 1961
Location of Death:
Delaware County, NY
Circumstances of Death
Special Agents Julius Buchter and John Rowley were investigating an illicit moonshine operation in Delaware County, New York. They had been walking in the woods for several hours across rough terrain, searching for evidence of a still. During the search, Agent Buchter suffered a heart attack and died before medical help could arrive.
Background
Agent Buchter joined the Alcohol Tax Unit (ATU) on June 2, 1941. He was assigned to the New York Field Division. Previously, he was a police officer for the Federal Works Agency in Washington, DC. During World War II, he was called to active duty and served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946.
Personal
Agent Buchter was born in New York, New York. He was survived by his wife, Estelle.
