Marine pointing, Iwo Jima

A close-up view of a Marine, seen in profile, pointing off into the distance, as if directing others. His face is grizzled and tired. Another Marine in silhouette and carrying a rifle is seen in the background. A close-up view of a Marine, seen in profile, pointing off into the distance, as if directing others. His face is grizzled and tired. Another Marine in silhouette and carrying a rifle is seen in the background. Reeks joined the USMC in 1941 and saw action on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville and Saipan. He was the only official combat artist to land on Iwo Jima with the invasion force and spent thirty days on the island sketching the campaign.