FAQAt Ira J Jacobson American Legion Post 474, we've done our best to create a web site that anticipates and satisfies our members needs. With that goal in mind, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions. If you do not find an answer to your question here, contact us at 585–663–7030 or .1stViceCom@irajacobson0474.org
How do I become a member?
If you have served during any eligible war eras (see below) or are on active duty today, you are a veteran and you're eligible to become a Legionnaire! The American Legion is America's largest veterans organization. The Legion is a powerful voice in Washington dedicated to preserving the rights we've all earned and were promised by service to our nation in uniform. We're fighting for higher active duty pay, future retired COLAs, better military housing, assistance for veterans in finding jobs, and a superior health care system proposed by the Legion called the GI Bill of Health which you and your family can continue to use after separation or retirement. We invite you to join us now. Membership brings an impressive array of benefits. The American Legion is always there for you and your family, at nearly 15,000 local posts throughout America and abroad, as well as right here in the Rochester - Monroe County area at Post 474. Just like you, we're "Still Serving America!" If you have served federal active duty in the armed forces during any of the war eras listed below, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion! August 2, 1990 to present* | (Operation Desert Shield/Storm) | December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 | (Operation Just Cause - Panama) | August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 | (Lebanon/Grenada) | February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 | (Vietnam War) | June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 | (Korean War) | December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 | (World War II) | April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 | (World War I) |
*Because eligibility dates remain open, all members of all branches 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.
U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from Dec. 7, 1941 to Aug. 16, 1945. If you meet the above eligibility requirements and are interested in joining The American Legion and Ira J Jacobson Post 474, please contact us: Membership Dues - $35.00
Active Military - Post covers membership dues. Email - 1stViceCom@irajacobson0474.org | 
