Kurt Schilowsky
Kurt Schilowsky was captured
by American forces in the Rhineland in May, 1945. He was held at Camp
Algona from May to November, 1945. He worked at the Faribault,
Minnesota Branch Camp picking peas and corn. He also spent some time
at a camp in Grand Forks, South Dakota, where he and his fellow PWs were
lodged in a high school gymnasium.
At the time of his capture, Schilowsky was only 19 years old,
and felt the depression of being away from his home and family.
However, he felt well treated by the Americans, and remembered being able to
attend shows at the camp theater as well as other enjoyable leisure
activities.
Before returning to Germany, Schilowsky spent time in France
at a seminary for PWs. When he returned home, he was ordained as a
priest.