American Legion Post 1288 - Become a Member

American Legion Post 1288

Become a member

On July 30, 2019, President Donald Trump signed the LEGION Act into law delcaring that the United States has been in a state of war since December 7, 1941. The declaration recognizes approximately 1600 service members killed or wounded during previously undeclared periods of war. The Act also expands elgibility for approximately 6 million veterans who previously where inelgible to join the American Legion.

Under the Act, if you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion.

For more information on membership, please contact the Post.

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Coming Soon November Veteran's Month Raffle Tickets On Sale

We are once again holding our Post 1288 Raffle Ticket Sales event for the entier month of November. Each weekend starting in Novemebr you have a chance to win money based on the Lottery Pick 3 Drawing held during Mid-Day And Evening Drawings. The numbers matching the drawing is for straight picks only. For inforation contact John Davin 630-226-8485

Post Meetings

Bolingbrook Post 1288 meets the third Monday of every month at 7:30 PM. The meetings are held at 201 B Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. For more information regarding meeting times and dates and other post events, please contact us.

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