Thousands of Dutch war graves are scattered all over the world. Most of these are concentrated in war cemeteries, which are under the supervision of the Foundation. For example: The Military War Cemetery Grebbeberg at Rhenen and the Field of Honour Loenen, both in The Netherlands; war cemeteries in West-Germany, Austria, Norway, France, England, Indonesia, Thailand and Myanmar (Burma). The sister organization of the Netherlands Foundation, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in England, sees to the upkeep - on a mutual basis - of those graves situated in commonwealth cemeteries. Many other Dutch war graves are to be found in cemeteries widely spread at home and abroad. The Foundation also keeps an eye on these.
To commemorate the 130.000 victims whose earthly remains have not been found and for whom therefore no last resting place could be established, such as concentration camp victims, Jews, seamen and many others reported missing, their names have been entered in a series of 42 books.
The tasks of the Netherlands War Graves Foundation are carried out by a staff of devoted assistants under the direction of a Managing Committee composed of prominent Dutch people. It is supported financially by a State subsidy. Voluntary donations from fund givers are also received.
The Netherlands War Graves Foundation will continue to tend the war graves in its care in accordance with its motto:
“THAT THEY MAY REST IN HONOUR”
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The Foundation publishes a series of free information sheets illustrating aspects of its work and major cemeteries.
For more information about the Netherlands War Graves Foundation please contact us by mail, telephone or email:
PO Box 85981
2508 CR The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
Phone: 00 31 70 31 31 080
Fax: 00 31 70 36 21 546
E-mail: info@ogs.nl
