American Legion Post 16

PO Box 1697  1421 6th Ave., Huntington, WV

"For God and Country"

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By becoming an American Legion Auxiliary member, you will join hands with nearly 1 million women who are members in more than 10,000 Units throughout the United States and around the world. As an Auxiliary member, you will make a difference in lives of veterans, their families and in your community. You will have the opportunity to educate children, organize community events and help our nation's veterans through legislative action and volunteerism. You will nurture tradition and foster change for the benefit of others. there is no greater gift than service to others, so join us in sharing the gift of service through the American Legion Auxiliary.
 

  • A woman who is eligible for membership in The American Legion.
     
  • The mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-grand-daughter, or grandmother of members of The American Legion, and deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed war periods.
     
  • Step relatives are also eligible.


 

Eligibility Dates
April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918 (World War I)
Dec. 7, 1941 - Aug. 15, 1945 Merchant Marines (only eligibility)
Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946 (World War II)
June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955 (Korean War)
Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
Aug. 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984 (Grenada/Lebanon)
Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990 (Panama)
Aug. 2, 1990 to cessation of hostilities (Persian Gulf)

 


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