Auxiliary
Founded in 1919, The American Legion Auxiliary has nearly 1 million members from all walks of life. The Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers.
While originally organized to assist The American Legion, the Auxiliary has achieved its own unique identity while working side-by-side with the veterans who belong to The American Legion. Like the Legion, the Auxiliary’s interests have broadened to encompass the entire community.
The American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization. Through its nearly 10,500 units located in every state and some foreign countries, the Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace. Along with The American Legion, it solidly stands behind America and her ideals.
Post 19 Auxiliary Officers
President: Jennifer Wilson
Vice President: Alexandria Heck
Secretary: Tory Roberts
Treasurer: Jenny Burk
Chaplain: Peggy Coffman
Historian: Kristen Mann
Sgt at Arms: Veronica Thomas
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Eligibility Requirements for American Legion Auxiliary Membership
Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to the grandmothers, mothers, sisters, wives, husbands and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion, and to the grandmothers, mothers, sisters, wives, husbands and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during any of the following periods and died in the line of duty during such service, or who, having received an Honorable Discharge, died after service:
A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct decedents) depends upon her membership in The American Legion.
Eligibility Information
If your family member has served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces during any of the war eras listed below and has been honorably discharged or are still serving — you are eligible for membership in The American Legion Auxiliary!
World War I; April 6, 1917 – November 11, 1918
World War II – December 7, 1941 – present day
*Because eligibility dates remain open, all 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 Marines eligible only from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
National Archives and Records Administration
Telephone: 1-866-272-6272
www.archives.gov
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Be part of the legacy. Share the vision. Join The American Legion Auxiliary today.
You can print the application now or just come on down and see us at 315 S. Meadowbrook Circle, Gardner, KS.