American Legion Post 26

Sons of the Legion

 

 


Q:  Are you a a son of a Veteran?  Would you like to join The American Legion?

A:  Check your local American Legion Post 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.

Q: I am related to someone who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibilty dates. Can I join the Sons of The American Legion?

A: If your relative who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibility dates and is a member of The American Legion, you may join the Sons of The American Legion.

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.

 

Thank you for considering joining S.A.L. Squadron 26. To help us process your application for membership, we ask that you please fill out the application and do not forget some important information.

  1. Your birth Date
  2. Name of Veteran through whom eligibility is established (Father, Grandfather, Stepfather etc. Name, not relationship).
  3. If the veteran is alive, he must be a member of the American Legion and list his post of membership with a photo copy of his current  membership card
  4. Please circle the letter (a) or (b).
  5. We must have a copy of the DD214/discharge form,
    (a letter from St. Louis NPRC  will suffice, www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/)
    or a copy of his current regular membership card to prove eligibility.
    (See Attached Sheet for Eligibility)
  6. Please sign your application.
  7. Send a check made out to Dillsburg S.A.L.Squadron 26 or cash in the amount of  $20.00.
    Junior Dues (under 21) are only $5.00, as are Dual Memberships.
  8. We must have a telephone number to contact you for any questions.
  9. We must have a correct address.
  10. We must be able to read your application.

Any questions/problems

Contact Mark Habajec at 717- 432 - 3136 or email pasqdn26@comcast.net.

INCOMPLETE OR UNREADABLE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED