How to Join
The American Legion was founded on the premise that all those serving in the US Armed Forces during times of national crisis, regardless of place of service, are eligible to belong to The American Legion.
Our membership is based on period of service, not place of service. Therefore, if you have served at least one day of "active duty" during the eligibility dates, are presently serving in the military or have been honorably discharged, you may become a member.
Our membership eligibility dates parallel dates set by Congress of war-time service.
Residents of Greendale, Wisconsin
If you are a Greendale, Wisconsin resident who would like to become a valued member our Post may obtain an application through one of these methods:
Apply Online!
Download an Application
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Email us to have an application mailed
Call us at (414) 421-3371
Wisconsin Residents
If you are not a resident of Greendale Wisconsin, you can best serve your community by becoming a member of your local American Legion Post. Please check in your phone book yellow pages to find a local Legion Post.
Obtaining Lost Discharge Records
To obtain a certificate in lieu of lost or destroyed discharge records, a veteran separated under honorable conditions should use Standard Form 180. Persons still in military service should write their branch of service. To obtain a Standard Form 180 to request records, you may write or call the National Personnel Records at:
National Personnel Records Center
(Military Personnel Records)
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
Phone Numbers:
Army - (314) 538-4261
Air Force - (314) 538-4243
Coast Guard, Marines and Navy - (314) 538-4141
FAX: (314) 538-4175
Email:center@stlouis.nara.gov
Web site: http://www.archives.gov/