2026 - 2027
Department of Kentucky
Dept. Membership Committee
| Director | Post | Address | Phone | |
| Rich Gano | 113 | 1252 Eastern St Elizabethtown, KY 42701 |
270-300-6540 | rhgano@gmail.com |
| Committee Member | Post | Address | Phone | |
| Ross Boger Area A |
61 | 941 Corum Landing Rd Drakesboro, KY 42337 |
270-820-3226 | rossboger@gmail.com |
| Garland Bell Area B |
79 | 224 Broadway St Irine, KY 40336 |
606-975-3579 | garland.bell@hotmail.com |
| Robert Lane Perry Area C |
115 | 580 E. Appletree Rd Stearns, KY 42647 |
606-275-5654 | perryrobert701@gmail.com |
| Drew Chitty Media & Communication |
113 | 205 Buford Ln Elizabethtown, KY 42701 |
270-506-8441 | drew.post113@gmail.com |
REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILTY
The American Legion is based on honorable service with the U. S. Armed Forces between:
(April 6, 1917 -November 11, 1918) World War I
(December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946) World War II
(June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955) Korean War
(February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975) Vietnam War
(August 24, 1982 - July 31,1984) Lebanon/Grenada
(December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990) Operation Just Cause
(August 2, 1990 - Today)* Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
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.
Must have served at least one day of active military duty during one of the dates below and honorably discharged or still serving honorably.
IMPORTANT: EVERYONE MUST Provide either
1. DD 214,
2. DISCHARGE paper,
3. Veteran I.D.
4. Current Military I.D.