If you served at least one day of active military duty during the dates
marked below and was honorably discharged or am still serving honorably
you are eligible for membership in The American Legion.
April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I)
December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II)
June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War)
February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada)
December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Operation Just Cause - Panama)
*August 2, 1990 to today (Operation Desert Shield/Storm)
Auxiliary
A woman who is eligible for membership in The American Legion is also
eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary.
The mother, wife, daughter, sister, grand-daughter, 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 eras.
Step relatives are also eligible.
Sons Of The Legion
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
(see specific time periods for service during these conflicts).
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 (the same eligibility periods apply as above).