Bougainville Campaign
Reeks was a combat artist for the United States Marine Corps. He was at the Battle of Iwo Jima, arriving 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 Saipan, and the Battle of Guam. After his service, he returned to California.