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American Red Cross Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center - Holocaust Tracing, Family Searches, and Wartime Documentation
The pain of not knowing what happened to my family does not let me rest.


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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 confidential and free of charge.
  • We pioneered a process with the International Tracing Service which results in expedited replies to searches.
  • We use the worldwide network of 181 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.

Watch the CNN story of a Ukraine reunion after a 66 year separation