Search tips


First search generally, then specifically. Example: don’t look for “François Van Damme”, but try “Van Damme” first and filter the search.
The person you are looking for does not appear? Try another spelling. Example: don’t only try “Vanwymelbeke”, but also “Van Wymelbeke” or “Vanwijmelbeke”.
Attention: the War Dead Register only lists Belgian fallen soldiers.  
The War Dead Register provides basic personal information (name, first name, date and place of birth, etc.) and does not contain military files (giving a complete overview of the military career). According to date of birth the files are kept either by the Royal Military Museum or by the Defence archives service. The files safeguarded at the Military Museum can be consulted on site (Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels). The files kept up till now by Defence are currently transferred to the General State Archives.
The date on which they will be once again available has not yet been determined.   

 

Archives of the Royal Military Museum 

Documentation Centre 
Parc du Cinquantenaire 3
1000 Brussels
E-mail : cdoc.klm-mra@warheritage.be   
Website: www.warheritage.be

Help us

With over 60,000 names in the War Dead Register, information about some fallen soldiers is very sparse. Detailed information is indeed sometimes hard to come by because sources are limited. 
Local researchers often study fallen soldiers. This provides them with valuable information that can help complete the War Dead Register.

How does it work?

1. Fill out the “Cemeteries” entry on the homepage with the word “info”. This can be done in combination with other search criteria such as date and place of birth, etc.  
2. Select a fallen soldier listed in the War Dead Register and discover which information is missing.  
3. Send an e-mail to wardeadregister@warheritage.be if you possess additional information. 

With your help we can complete the War Dead Register.
 

 

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Complaints about our services ?

We attach great importance to our services

If you do have any comments you can report them by:

Sending an email to; klachten.plaintes@warheritage.be

Sending a letter for the attention of the
complaints coordinator
War Heritage Institute
Parc du Cinquantenaire 3
1000 Brussels

stating your name, your address, your e-mail address and your telephone number.

You will automatically receive a confirmation of receipt and a personal reply within 30 days.

Still not satisfied?

If this complaint procedure has not helped you sufficiently, you can contact

the Federal Ombudsman
Chaussée de Louvain 48
1000 Brussels

on free number 0800 99 962 or by
e-mail; contact@federaalombudsman.be