Name/Title
Photo of man standing outside tent during WWII.Description
Mr. Walter Riel was a Sergeant with the 38th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, 13th Air Force from 1942-1946. The Riel Collection is a series of photos that were collected by Mr. Riel during this time.
The coconut trees in the background were planted by the Dutch. The soldiers tents eventually had electricity after the Japanese were driven back. This was near the end of WarII on the island of Moratai. The man is unkown.Acquisition
Accession
2001.0019Source or Donor
Riel, WalterAcquisition Method
Gift