In Idar-Oberstein, the collection will be organized and carried out by soldiers from the Artillery School and Artillery Training Battalion 345 from Monday, October 26, through Friday, November 13, 2026. Collectors may show identification upon request.
The Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge e. V. (German War Graves Commission) was founded in 1919 and is dedicated to the task of searching for German war dead abroad, recording and maintaining their graves on behalf of the Federal Government. The Volksbund supports relatives in matters of war graves care, advises public and private bodies, supports international cooperation in the field of war graves care and promotes encounters between young people at the resting places of the dead.
Today, the Volksbund maintains more than 830 war cemeteries in 45 countries, where approximately 2.8 million war dead are buried. Through its work, it honors the memory of the victims of war and tyranny. Under the motto “Together for Peace,” the Volksbund also organizes international youth exchanges and work camps throughout Europe. These initiatives promote international understanding and reconciliation. Donations from door-to-door and street collections help ensure that this work can continue.