Effective Jan. 1, 2016 Membership Application To download a form that will print black and white on 1 sheet of paper, that you can print and fill out, click:
Supporting Documents Applicants may be requested to submit proof of eligibility with their application if their veteran is not a member of Melvin Roads. Such proof can vary, but a common document is the DD 214. It is issued by the U.S. government upon discharge from military service. If you do not have a DD 214 here are some ways it can be obtained: If you do not know the social security number, you may be able to obtain it on a death certificate. You may also be able to obtain the DD 214 from the American Legion or the VFW Post where the veteran was a member. You can bring the completed application to a meeting; give it to any
Membership Eligibility
Membership is open to all male desendants of veterans who served during
A Male Desendant includes: Son (biological or adopted), Grandson, The Veteran can be the Father or the Mother.
The Veteran must be a member of the American Legion if they are alive
Active Duty Service Eligibility Dates for Membership in The American Legion
(Note: potential S.A.L. members should use these dates to determine if
Persian Gulf . . . August 2, 1990 - (this eligibility period remains open)
Panama . . . December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990
Lebanon/Grenada . . . August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984
Vietnam Era . . . February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
Korean War . . . June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
World War II . . . December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
World War I . . . April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
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