U.S. African American troops in New Guinea. In New Guinea soldiers often find themselves with personal problems that regular army routine can't handle. Here American Red Cross service is an invaluable aid. Field Director Sylvester L. Reeder, fourteen-year veteran of that organization, has set up a field office to help them. At right, is Staff Sergeant Joseph D. Scott, who assists field director with his clerical work. Sourced from the Library of Congress.