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Thanks
for stopping by today! We're confident you will enjoy becoming a
member of The American Legion Family, this nation's largest
organization dedicated to supporting veterans of the armed
services of the United States of America!
Not
everyone is eligible to become a member of the Sons of The
American Legion. There are specific membership requirements.
To be
eligible, you must be a male descendant (includes stepsons and
adopted sons) of a member of The American Legion.
You
would also be eligible to join the Sons of The American Legion
if you are the male descendant (stepsons and adopted sons
included) of a veteran who died in service during World War I,
World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada,
Panama, or the Persian Gulf War.
You
would also be eligible to join the Sons of The American Legion
if you are the male descendant (stepsons and adopted sons
included) of a veteran who died subsequent to his or her
honorable discharge from service in World War I, World War II,
the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, or
the Persian Gulf War
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Active Duty Service Eligibility Dates
for Membership in The American Legion
(note: potential S.A.L. members should use these
dates to determine if their parents or
grandparents are/were eligible for membership in
The American Legion)
World War I -
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
World War II -
December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
Korean War -
June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
Vietnam Era -
February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
Lebanon/Grenada -
August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984
Panama -
December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990
Persian Gulf -
August 2, 1990 - (this eligibility period
remains open)
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