Sons of The American Legion

Membership Eligibility Requirements

All applicants for membership in the Sons of The American Legion must meet the following requirements established by The American Legion to be eligible for membership.

(1) Applicant must be a male descendant, adopted son or stepson of a member of The American Legion.

(2) Or the applicant must be a male descendant of a veteran who died in service during World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, and the Persian Gulf War, or who died subsequent to their Honorable Discharge from such service. Eligibility dates are listed below.

If you meet these requirements you are eligible for membership in the Sons of the American Legion.

The American Legion
Eligibility Dates

World War I April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918
World War II December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
Korean War June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955
Vietnam War February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
Grenada and Lebanon August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984
Panama December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990
Persian Gulf August 2, 1990 closing date to be determined

Interested in joining the Sons of The American Legion? Click HERE for an application.

Print the application, fill it out and take it your nearest Sons of The American Legion Squadron. To find your nearest Squadron, check out our Squadron Locator

 


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Sons of The American Legion
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Last Updated: October 26, 2003