Eligibility
Eligibility for membership in The American Legion is set forth as follows:
Any person who was a member of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard and assigned to active duty at some time during any of the following periods:
Served on federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving; served at least one day on active duty since December 7, 1941 until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States; U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
All above dates inclusive, or who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of his entry therein, served on active duty in the armed forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during any of said periods; provided, however, that such service shall have been terminated by honorable discharge or honorable separation, or continued honorably after any of said periods; provided further, that no person shall be entitled to membership who, being in such service during any of said periods, refused on conscientious, political or other grounds to subject himself to military discipline or unqualified service.
Documents
The following is required to apply for American Legion Membership:
DD 214/discharge/Other acceptable documentation (SSN marked out/redacted)
Dues payment, currently $50 annually. (New Legion Members 1st Year *Temporarily* Free. Active Duty Military 1st Year Free.)
Mail To:
MONMOUTH POST 54
AMERICAN LEGION
62 West Main Street
Freehold, N.J. 07728
PLEASE NOTE THAT EVEN AS A MEMBER OF POST 1000, WHICH IS THE STATE POST, ALL LOCAL POSTS ARE REQUIRED TO VERIFY THE ELIGIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING TO TRANSFER. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT AND HAVE FINAL AUTHORITY ON APPROVAL OF ALL TRANSFERS AND NEW MEMBERS.
If you have any questions or concerns, or want information on our Post, please feel free to email us at: MonmouthPost54@gmail.com
American Legion Auxiliary
Founded in 1919, The American Legion Auxiliary has nearly 1 million members from all walks of life. The Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers.
While originally organized to assist The American Legion, the Auxiliary has achieved its own unique identity while working side-by-side with the veterans who belong to The American Legion. Like the Legion, the Auxiliary’s interests have broadened to encompass the entire community.
The American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization. Through its nearly 10,500 units located in every state and some foreign countries, the Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace. Along with The American Legion, it solidly stands behind America and her ideals.
Eligibility Requirements for American Legion Auxiliary Membership:
Eligibility for membership in the American Legion Auxiliary is determined by The American Legion. The eligibility requirements from The American Legion governing documents shall be provided as a footnote to this Constitution for information purposes and shall be updated as appropriate.
Membership in The American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to the:
Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion; and
grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918 and any time after December 7, 1941 who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.
Sons of The American Legion
Founded in 1932, Sons of The American Legion (SAL) exists to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires. S.A.L. members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership.
All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during World War I or since December 7, 1941, 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. There shall be no form or class of membership except an active membership.
