Legion Membership eligibility in The American Legion is based upon honorable service with the U.S. Armed Forces. The following dates apply: W W I April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 W W II December 7,1941 to December 31, 1946 Korea June 25, 1950 to January 31,1955 Vietnam 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 Desert Shield / Desert Storm August 2,
1990 until the end of hostilities as determined by the U.S. Government. (Because this eligibility date remains open all members of the U.S. Armed Forces at this time are eligible to join.) Auxiliary
Sons of the American 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 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 |