Chester Bird American Legion

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Eligibility Information

If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!

*Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty 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.

**U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
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NEW MEMBERS

Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit:

  1. An American Legion Membership Application (see above)

  2. Copy of DD 214 or Discharge Papers

  3. Membership dues payment (Dues are $50 and can only be paid via checks payable to Chester Bird Post 523. NO CASH.)

Applications, DD 214s, and membership dues can be dropped off at or mailed to Chester Bird American Legion Post 523, 200 Lilac Drive N, Golden Valley, MN 55422.

If all information is correct, membership will be approved and a membership card will be mailed to you.

Membership Transfers

Veterans applying for transfers from one post to another must submit:

  1. Completed Member Data Form (download here)

  2. Copy of DD 214 or discharge papers

  3. Copy of membership card

  4. Membership dues payment, if current year dues are not paid. If current dues are paid, please pay dues for next year's membership. (Dues are $50 and can only be paid via checks payable to Chester Bird Post 523. NO CASH.)

Member Data Forms, DD 214s, membership cards, and membership dues can be dropped off at or mailed to Chester Bird American Legion Post 523, 200 Lilac Drive N, Golden Valley, MN 55422.