German Democratic Republic (GDR): Proposed War Graves Agreement between the German Democratic Republic and UK

A file of correspondence and reports concerning Commonwealth war graves in East Germany. The documents cover the resumption of negotiations between the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and East Germany regarding the upkeep and maintenance of British graves from both world wars at a cemetery in Stahnsdorf; the refusal of East Germany to allow the commission to maintain the graves, arguing that all work must be undertaken by East German citizens; and the decision to suspend the talks. Other documents in the file include drafts of the proposed British agreement; and comments on a Dutch-East German agreement that provides for East Germany to take financial responsibility for the upkeep of graves. The file also covers a request from a keeper at the East German cemetery that maintenance be carried out; and the refusal of visas for representatives of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission who wish to carry out work.