American Red Cross

Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center

Holocaust Tracing, Family Searches and Wartime Documentation

Who We Are

The Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center is a national clearinghouse for persons seeking the fates of loved ones missing since the Holocaust and its aftermath. We assist U.S. residents searching for proof of internment, forced/slave labor, or evacuation from former Soviet territories on themselves or family members. This documentation may be required for reparations.

  • All of our tracing services are free of charge.
  • We use the worldwide network of more than 180 Red Cross and Red Crescent societies and the Magen David Adom in Israel.
  • We also consult museums, archives, and international organizations to further facilitate tracing requests.
  • Cases remain open, and if new information becomes available, it is immediately shared with the inquirer.

The Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center is located at:

Street Address: 4800 Mt. Hope Drive - Baltimore, Maryland 21215
Phone: (410) 624-2090
Fax: (410) 764-7664
E-mail: hwvtc@arc-cmc.org



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