All women who are eligible for membership in the American Legion Auxiliary must fall into one of the following catagories:
1) The mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of the members of The American Legion.
2) The mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during any of the eligibility periods listed below and who died in the line of duty during such service, or who, having received an Honorable Discharge, died after such service.
3) The mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of those who were citizens of the United States and who served during any of the eligibility periods listed below in the Armed Forces of any of the governments who were allies of the United States and who died in the line of duty during such service, or who, having received an Honorable Discharge, died after such service.
All of the above plus those currently serving in the Armed Forces.
4) Women who are eligible for membership in the American Legion in their own right.
ELIGIBILITY PERIODS:
WORLD WAR 1 April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918
WORLD WAR II December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
KOREAN WAR June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955
VIETNAM WAR February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
LEBANON/GRENADA August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1990
PANAMA December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990
PERSIAN GULF August 2, 1990 to date of cessation
In all cases where legal adoption exists, the adopted daughter is eligible through a mother, father, daughter, son, sister, brother, grandmother or grandfather who has served during the eligibility periods of the American Legion.
All female members under the age of 18 are considered Junior Auxiliary members. The day they reach 18, they become Senior members.
If you meet the requirements and are interested in becoming a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, please drop a note in the e-mail box below and we will visit with you soon.
The yearly dues for membership at Bruce-Frew Unit 54 in Gunnison are as follows:
JR. AUXILIARY MEMBERS (Under 18)-- $5.00
SENIOR AUXILIARY MEMBERS (18 +)-- $15.00
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