👨‍👦 Eligibility for Sons of The American Legion Membership

To be eligible, an individual must be:

1. Male Descendant of a Legion Member

• Includes:

  • Sons

  • Grandsons

  • Great-grandsons

  • Adopted sons

  • Stepsons

• The sponsoring veteran must be a member of The American Legion.

2. Male Descendant of a Veteran Who Served Honorably

• The veteran must have served during one of the following periods:

  • April 6, 1917 – November 11, 1918 (World War I)

  • December 7, 1941 – Present (World War II and beyond)

• The veteran must have:

  • Died in service during one of these periods, or

  • Died after receiving an honorable discharge

📝 Additional Notes

• There is no other class of membership—only active membership is recognized.

• Women are not eligible for SAL, but may qualify for the American Legion Auxiliary.

• Documentation of the veteran’s service (e.g., DD-214) is typically required.

You can find more details and start the application process through the American Legion’s SAL page or check out this eligibility guide from the Florida Detachment.

If you’re considering joining or helping someone else apply, I can help you locate a nearby squadron or walk you through the next steps. Would you like to explore that?

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