German prisoners of war were inspected by MPs for their personal belongings at the Port of Boston. Permissible items were placed in paper bags and returned to them before boarding the train, which took them to predetermined destinations.

Inspecting incoming POWs

Major General Maxwell D. Taylor, commander of the 101st Airborne Division, is interrogating the former commander of the Wehrmacht's XIII Corps, SS Gruppenführer (Lieutenant General) Max Simon, after his capture by US Forces.

General to General

German prisoners of war are about to board the train in Boston under the supervision of Military Police.