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The Spanish-American War of 1898 was the first "Foreign" war fought on foreign soil by US forces. In 1899 veterans of that war formed the "Veterans of FOREIGN Wars" to protect themselves from political moves that would/could short change veterans and associated benefits. The first established military veterans group had been GAR (Grand Army of the Republic), which consisted of (Union) US Civil War veterans; they died out when the last Civil War (GAR member) veteran passed on. Each veterans group is normally created to protect the benefits of that particular veterans "group"; as the years go by, politicians perform budget cuts...which often effects veterans. The "American Legion" was formed by WW1 vets; AMVETs (American Veterans) was formed by WW2 vets. The most unique veterans group was the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America); this group was (often) NOT allowed to join established veterans organizations during the 1960's; so they formed their own group in about 1978. The VVA's motto, is "they will never turn their back on another veteran."
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How can you find World War 2 veterans?
For a specific Individual contact the Department of Defense. For a generic WW2 veteran try your local VFW.
How can you find out your military classification?
If your registered for the draft it'll show on your draft status paper. If your discharged it'll show on your DD-214. If you join AMVETS or the VFW they'll get it for you. AMVETS was started by WW2 Vets in 1944. VFW was started by Spanish-American War Vet of 1898, in 1899. AMERICAN LEGION was started by WW1 vets in 1919. VVA was started by Vietnam Vets in 1979.
If Vietnam was not a declared war why can veterans join the American Legion?
Because the American Legion can change its rules. Anybody that served in combat is eligable for the American Legion or VFW.
How can you find World War 2 veterans still living in the Washington DC area?
Ask at your local American Legion hall or VFW post. Michael Montagne
List of purple heart recipients from Indiana?
Check with VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) or VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), or AMVETS (American Veterans). Or on line, Indiana casualties from the Vietnam War.
What can you write for a VFW?
a vfw is a veteran from foreign war
What type of interest group is the VFW?
The VFW is a Political Action Committee
What veterans are eligible for VFW membership?
What years of service are required for VFW membership
Can you be cormmander of a vfw and be treasure of an American legion?
If the "By-Laws" of the VFW & Am Legion don't forbid it, probably could.
What is the Roman Numeral vfw?
There is no such numeral.
What charitable organization sells poppies?
VFW
What is a VFW member at large?
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What percentage of VFW members served in a foreign war?
100%
In what year did the present VFW start?
November 11,1987
What is the VFW and what does this organization do?
The VFW is the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. This organization assists veterans after they have been discharged from the war to go back to school, or to find a job that fits their skills and interests.
Years of service in the Army needed to qualify for VFW membership?
20yr
How do you find a man who served in the Marines in Vietnam?
Consider contacting the VFW.
