Membership Requirements
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ELIGIBILITY DATES
An individual is eligible for membership in The American Legion if the individual has served in the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during
- the period of April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918;
- any time after December 7, 1941.
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.
They must have served at least one day of active military duty during one of the dates above and honorably discharged or still serving honorably.
For any questions, please contact our membership chairman, or stop by the Post.
New Membership
Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to Post Membership Committee:
- Complete American Legion Membership Application.
Print two (2) completed applications copies. Keep one copy for your records. (Applications are also available at the Post.) - Mail a copy of the application, a copy of your DD214 discharge and a check or money order for the amount on the application payable to: American Legion Post 117. (DO NOT SEND CASH) You can also stop by the Legion and drop them off in person with one of the Bar Tenders or Officers if present.
- Mailing Address: American Legion Post 117, 611 West State Street, Pendleton, Indiana 46064.
- If the information is correct, membership will be approved and then a membership card will be mailed to you.
Transfers
Veterans applying for transfers from your current Post to our Post must submit the following:
- Complete American Legion Membership Application.
- Provide a copy of your DD214 discharge.
- Provide a copy of your last membership card. (if lost please provide your membership number if known)
- Membership dues payment, if current year dues are not paid. If current dues are paid, please pay dues for next year's membership.