Legionaire Membership Requirements
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New Membership
Eligible Veterans applying for first time Membership are required to submit the following information to the Post Membership Committee:
- Complete the AMERICAN LEGION Membership Application or you can pick up an Application at the Post.
2. Print two (2) completed copies. Keep one copy for your records.
3. Provide a copy of your DD214 Discharge.
4. Pay the membership $45.00 dues by Check or Money Order if mailing.
5. Make checks payable to: AMERICAN LEGION POST 146 - DO NOT MAIL CASH
6. Mail (1) copy of the application (1) copy of your DD214 and your check or money order for $45.00 to:
- AMERICAN LEGION 146 - 2906 Hwy 43 S, Loretto, TN 38469
- Or drop off these items off at our Post anytime we are open.
7. Membership will be voted on at the following Post Legionnaire Meeting. When Approved a membership card will be mailed to you.
8. Please see Eligibility dates below.
Transfers
Veterans applying for transfers from your current Post to our Post are required to submit the following:
- Complete American Legion Member Data Form or your can pick one up at the Post.
- Provide a copy of your DD214 discharge.
- Provide a copy of your Membership Card.
- If your Dues are NOT paid for the current year you can pay them to us with the Transfer form. If your Dues are paid for the current year we do not require any payment, just the Member Data Form completed.
5. Mail in or drop off the Member Data form, a copy of DD214, a copy of your current Membership Card and $40.00 dues if applicable to:
- AMERICAN LEGION 146 - 2906 Hwy 43 S, Loretto, TN 38469
- OR Drop it off at the Post anytime we are open.
6. Transfers will be voted on at the following Post Legionnaire Meeting. When Approved a membership card will be mailed to you.
ELIGIBILITY DATES
Membership Requirements
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.
Must have served at least one day of active military duty during one of the dates below and honorably discharged or still serving honorably.
For any questions please contact our Membership Chairman at Adjudant@tnpost146.org or Stop by the Post.