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Tel:
978-433-5877
VFW Post 3291
P.O.Box 1339
55 Leighton
St.
(Rt. 113)
Pepperell, MA 01463
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Am I Eligible?
The fundamental difference between the VFW and other veteran
organizations, and one in which we take great pride, is our
eligibility qualifications.
There are three requisites for membership in the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States:
- Citizenship
- Honorable military service
- Service entitling the applicant to the award of a recognized
campaign medal or as set forth in the Congressional Charter
and/or VFW bylaws.
Checking Eligibility
 Checking eligibility is comparatively simple, assuming the first two
requirements are met. The next step would be to check eligibility. A
potential applicant must have served overseas and earned a campaign
or service medal recognized by the VFW as meeting the campaign medal
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 issued during and immediately after the close of World
War II have a section on the back listing the medals and decorations
which have been earned. 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." There is always a possibility of an omission on the
separation documents. 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
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The Main Hall is ideal for
functions such as:
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Weddings
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Anniversaries
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Birthdays
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Testimonials
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Retirements
and
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Holiday Celebrations
The Members Room is ideal for
functions such as:
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Small Parties
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Showers
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Christenings
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Business Meetings
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