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There are three requisites (Proof of Eligibility) for membership in the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States:
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Citizenship; |
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Honorable military service; and |
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Service entitling the applicant to the award of a
recognized campaign medal or as set forth in the Congressional
Charter and/or VFW bylaws. |
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Checking Eligibility: Checking eligibility is comparatively
simple, assuming the first two requirements are met.
A potential applicant must have served overseas and earned a
campaign, service medal or insignia recognized by the VFW as meeting
the requisite for VFW membership. (The only exceptions are a combat
action ribbon, imminent danger pay or for service in Korea after
June 30, 1949, until present.)
Discharges during and immediately after World War II have a section
on the back listing earned medals and decorations. Persons
discharged later received a DD-214, "Report of Separation" form,
which has a space showing medals and decorations. Lost separation
documents can be replaced by completing and submitting Standard Form
180, "Request Pertaining to Military Records."
If an applicant claims entitlement to a medal which is not shown on
the individual's separation papers, that person may request
verification and correction of records by submitting a Standard Form
180.
The Standard Form 180 is available from any office of the Veterans
Administration or state Veterans Departments. The form must be
completed and signed by the veteran in order to receive the
information requested or authorize the release of the information to
the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Eligibility Regulations: VFW eligibility listing is to be
used as a guide in determining eligibility for membership, and is
furnished as a matter of information concerning the periods during
which campaign and/or service medals were authorized.
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