Sons of the Legion
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Are you a a son of a Veteran? Would you like to join The American Legion? Stop by American Legion Post 431 where you can find out your eligibility status and apply for membership in the world's largest Veteran's organization. Complete the application and proudly become a SON OF THE LEGION.
To be eligible for membership in the Sons of the American Legion, you must be a male descendant (son, grandson, stepson, or adopted son) of:
- a member of The American Legion
- a veteran who died in service during World War I or since December 7, 1941
- a veteran who died after their honorable discharge from such service
Active Duty Service Eligibility Dates for Membership in The American Legion
(Note: potential S.A.L. members should use these dates to determine if their parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, etc. are/were eligible for membership in The American Legion)
April 6, 1917 – November 11, 1918
Current Era
December 7, 1941 – (this eligibility period remains open)
However, if the qualifying Veteran is deceased you may join the appropriate organization, even if the qualifying Veteran was not a member of The American Legion when living.
Preamble to the S.A.L. National Constitution
Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of Veterans of the Great Wars, associate ourselves together as "Sons of The American Legion" for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the associations of our members and our forefathers in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.