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Are YOU Eligible to Join
The Sons of The American Legion

You can become a member of the Sons of The American Legion if:

From the National Constitution of the Sons of The American Legion Article IV, Section 1

All male descendents, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf War, during the delimiting periods set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion, or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.

Eligibility Dates for Membership in
The American Legion

(Delimiting Periods)

World War I - April 6, 1917 thru November 11, 1918

World War II - December 7, 1941 thru December 31, 1946

The Korean War - June 25, 1950 thru January 31, 1955

The Vietnam War - December 22, 1961 thru May 7, 1975

Lebanon and Grenada - August 24, 1982 thru July 21, 1984

Panama - December 20, 1989 thru January 21, 1990

Persian Gulf - August 2, 1990 to cessation of hostilities
as determined by the U.S. Government

The above dates apply to the veteran through which a
Sons of The American Legion
member is establishing eligibility.


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