YES! I'M READY TO JOIN THE RANKS
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(7/1/49 to present)
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(Note: Ribbon or Medal not required for service in Korea)
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Annual - $20 or Life Membership $
I certify that I am a citizen of the United States, that my U.S. Military
Service was honorable, that I have never subsequently been discharged under
other than honorable conditions, and that I believe in God. I also certify
that (1)I am entitled to a campaign ribbon or medal authorized by the U.S.
Government based on my overseas service or; (2)I have served overseas in
Korea. I further give authority to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States to verify my entitlement to membership.
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Date signed Signature of Applicant Telephone No.
OBLIGATION
In the presence of Almighty God, I do, of my own free will and accord,
solemnly promise and declare that:
I will bear true allegiance -- to the Constitution of the United States of
America -- and I will always be loyal thereto.
I do further solemnly promise and declare -- that I will comply with the
Congressional Charter, By-Laws and Ritual of this order -- and I will
always be loyal thereto -- that I will never wrong or defraud this
organization -- nor a member thereof -- nor permit any wrong to be done
to either -- if in my power to prevent it.
I will never propose for membership -- any person not eligible --
according to our Congressional Charter -- nor one whom I know to be
unworthy.
I will never make known to anyone -- not authorized to receive it --
any of the work of this order.
Should my affiliation -- with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States -- cease in any way -- I will consider this pledge
-- as binding outside of the order -- as though I had remained
a member of same.
All this I promise and pledge -- upon the honor of a true comrade --
and a citizen of our great republic.
Signed:_____________________________________Applicant
LIFE MEMBERSHIP FEES
ATTAINED AGE LIFE MEMBERSHIP FEES
Through 30 $245.00
31 - 40 $235.00
41 - 50 $215.00
51 - 60 $195.00
61 - 70 $165.00
71 - 80 $125.00
81 and over $ 85.00
The applicable fee from the life membership fee schedule set forth herein will be
determined using the applicant's attained age as of December 31st of the current calendar
year in which the application is submitted regardless of actual date of birth.
The annual dues of $20.00 includes a year's subscription to The VFW Magazine, official
publication of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Each applicant, upon acceptance,
will be so notified and furnished with an official dues receipt showing membership for the
year for which dues or Life Membership fees have been paid.
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