Here are the different types of membership:

• Regular Members - Those currently on active duty in the Armed Forces or veterans that served during the following dates:

  April 6, 1917 – Nov 11, 1918

  Dec 7, 1941 – Dec 31, 1946

  June 25, 1950 – Jan 31, 1955

  Feb 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975

  Aug 24, 1982 – July 31, 1984

  Dec 20, 1989 – Jan 31, 1990

  Aug 2, 1990 – Cessation of hostilities as determined by US Gov't

• Sons of The American Legion - Any male whose parent or grandparent served in the Armed Forces during the above dates.

• Women’s Auxiliary - Any female whose parent or grandparent served in the Armed Forces during the above dates.

Verification of eligibility is a copy of the veterans original DD 214 or Discharge Papers.