Eligibility Requirements For The American Legion
The LEGION Act, signed into law July 30, 2019,
expands eligibility in The American Legion to include
veterans who served in U.S. military conflicts previously
unrecognized by Congress as war eras.
If you have served at least one day of federal active
duty in the United States Armed Forces since December
7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or
are still serving – you are eligible for membership in
The American Legion!
*Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty
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.
**U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December
7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
A copy of your DD-214 or Honorable Discharge
Certificate confirming your eligibility is required
when joining.
Above is the new membership application form for
the American Legion. If you know of someone who
may be interested in joining, cut this form out for
them.
Dues are currently $50.00, checks can be made out
to New Hartford American Legion Post 1376 and they
can mail it along with a copy of their DD214 discharge
papers to:
New Hartford American Legion
8616 Clinton St.
New Hartford, NY 13413-3400
“If you pay your Legion membership online, you
will have to send the Post membership chairperson
proof that you paid your dues. There is a receipt at
the bottom of your online confirmation to send to
the Post. I cannot send your membership card until
I receive this confirmation. Please send this in as
soon as possible.”