Photographs relating to World War II soldier John Terrence Reichel

Comprises photographs relating to World War II soldier John Reichel, mainly showing Reichel during his army service. One image was taken by Leicagraph Studio (Wellington, N.Z.) and the others by unknown photographers, between 1940 and 1944, and during the 1960s.

Some of the images show Reichel at Trentham Camp where he was an instructor, by himself and with others. He wears his army uniform in most prints. One image shows him relaxing with a friend, another strolling near shops smoking his pipe (this photograph is taken by Leicagraph Studio).

Another photograph shows an 'Army' exhibit, possibly at the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition (1939-1940 ; Wellington, N.Z.).

One image is taken from the stern of a boat during the 1944 landing on Nissan Island as part of the Solomon Islands Campaign.

Also photograph showing the plaque on the grave of Edwin Reichel (died 1962 aged 86 years).

Also two images which appear to show thermal hot pools in a bush setting with steam rising.

Also an image of St Matthew's Anglican Church in Masterton ca.1960s.

Other - For typescript memoir by John Reichel relating to his experiences in the Solomon Islands during World War II, see Reference MS-Papers-11817-2

Other - The connection between John Reichel and Rodney Murphy is unknown

Quantity: 14 b&w original photographic print(s).

Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Transfers: From Ephemera Collection - Ephemera collected by Rodney Murphy. See also Published and Manuscripts..