A typical Iwo Jima marine, standing on one of the conquered ridges on D PLUS 17, face and battle clothes blackened by volcanic ash awaits his next order.

A Marine stands at ease in profile, cap on head, rifle slung over his back. Two others are seen in the backround. A Marine stands at ease in profile, cap on head, rifle slung over his back. Two others are seen in the backround. Title from typed label affixed to verso. Continues: 'He has traded his steel helmet for a more comfortable cap'. Censor's stamp. 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.