Eligibility Information
American Legion
6334
Calumet Avenue
Hammond, Indiana
46324
(219) 933-9363
If you have served federal active duty in the armed forces during any of the war eras listed below, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving — you are eligible for membership in The American Legion:
| *August
2, 1990 to today (Operation Desert Shield/Storm) |
| December
20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Operation Just Cause - Panama) |
| August
24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada) |
| February
28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War) |
| June
25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War) |
| December
7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II) |
| April
6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I) |
*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.
Please make sure you have reviewed the eligibility criteria listed above