Membership Requirements

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New Membership

Eligible veterans applying for first time membership should click here => Join The Legion.

Renewals

To renew your membership, click here => Renew Membership.

Transfers and Changes

To change membership data or apply to transfer from another Post, click here to download the Member Data Form, then print it, fill it in, and bring it to your Post meeting. 

ELIGIBILITY DATES

Membership eligibility in the American Legion is based on honorable service with the U. S. Armed Forces as below:

(April 6, 1917 -November 11, 1918) World War I
(on or after December 7, 1941 on)
(Merchant Marines only eligibility 12/7/41 - 8/15/45)

Because eligibility dates remain open, all members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.

Must have served at least one day of active military duty during one of the dates shown above and honorably discharged or still serving honorably.

For any questions about the Legion, click here =   Frequent Questions (FAQ).

For any questions about our post, or if you need help, please contact us at site@al797oh.org (or stop at the Post).