To join the SAL you must be a male descendant (includes stepsons and adopted sons but does not include in-laws) of...
...a member of The American Legion
...or a Veteran who died in service during any of the qualifying periods of conflict listed above
...or of a Veteran who served during one of the qualifying periods of conflict, was honorably discharged, and died subsequent to their service

A copy of The American Legion membership card or DD214 of the Veteran through whom you are qualified is required at application.

(This information is available online at www.sal.legion.org/member.htm#memb)