Harry Reeks

Harry Del Reeks (1921-1982) was an American landscape painter and combat artist for the United States Marine Corps.
Early life and work
Harry Reeks was born in Covington, Louisiana. His father, John F. Reeks, was an artist. Harry Reeks would study under his father, a Spanish artist named Jose Mass, and Charles Reinike. His early landscape work included paintings of New Orleans. He relocated to California in 1939.
Military career
Reeks was a combat artist for the United States Marine Corps. He was at the Battle of Iwo Jima. He arrived with the invasion force. He was there for 30 days and was injured twice during the battle. Reeks also documented the New Georgia Campaign, the Bougainville Campaign, the Battle of Guam, and the Battle of Saipan. After his service, he returned to California.
After military service
Back in California, Reeks painted the sights and landscapes of San Francisco. He was visiting Hawaii and...