Sons of The American Legion
Detachment of Maryland
Members are the life-blood of any organization. Retaining members preserves the knowledge and experiences of the organization. Acquiring new members refresh and enhance the organization.
Over the last several years the Detachment of Maryland has seen steady growth. It is because of this growth that the Detachment has remained vibrant and strong. It is this vibrance that has made the Detachment an example that is looked up to on a National level.
Our membership year runs from July 1st to June 30th. Cards for 2026 expire after December 31st, 2026. Please start urging your members to renew now and not wait until the last minute.
I look forward to working with all of you in growing our organization.
Michaell Donnelly (116)
Detachment of Maryland
Membership Chairman
1st Vice Commander
Membership Eligibility
All male descendants adopted sons, and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during the period of April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918, or any time from December 7, 1941, to date, who served honorably, as set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion, or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.
The American Legion National Headquarters has designed a FREE and secure internet site to assist Squadron Adjutants in their day-to-day membership duties. This site serves as a direct portal from the local squadron to National Headquarters' membership system.
