• In a foreign war, insurrection, or expedition in service that –
  • Has been recognized as campaign-medal service; and
  • Is governed by the authorization of the award of a campaign badge by the United States Government;
• On the Korean peninsula or in territorial waters for at least 30 consecutive days, or a total of 60 days, after 30 Jun 1949; or
• In an area which entitled the individual to receive special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger under Section 310 of Title 37.

Persons in the armed forces of the United States shall become eligible for membership immediately upon arrival on hostile soil, in hostile waters or the airspace above in the performance of service qualifying such persons for membership.

Proof of service to establish eligibility for membership rests with the applicant.

O.K. Ingram Ship 1774 Membership

Please mail the completed applicationTo:

Jack Porath

7298 University Ave

La Mesa, CA 91942-5928

Or send digitally scanned applications to:

VFW Ship 1774

!!!Please Remember to Sign the CERTIFICATION!!!

VFW Contact Info Needed

NOTE:  Members whose applications are mailed or digitally sent to Jack Porath will soon receive a temporary receipt allowing access to VFW Ship 1774 and other VFW Posts. 

VFW Member-at-Large applications ($35.00 per year while Ship 1774 Membership is $28.00 per year) are available at:

www.joinvfw.org

ONE TIME PAYMENT

12 MONTH PAYMENT PLAN

LIFE 24 MONTH PAYMENT PLAN

THROUGH AGE 30

$425.00

$40.39

$20.23

31-40

$410.00

$39.02

$19.58

41-50

$375.00

$35.84

$18.05

51-60

$335.00

$32.20

$16.32

61-70

$290.00

$28.11

$14.36

71-80

$225.00

$22.20

$11.53

81 AND OVER

$170.00

$17.20

$9.14

Dues for Members-At-Large are $35.00 per year

NOTE:  When choosing either the 12 or 24 month installment option, an initial cost of $35 pertains which covers the initial payment and an administrative set-up fee.   EFFECTIVE 1 JULY 2010, THE 24 MONTH LIFE PAY OPTION IS BEING DISCONTINUED.  Those currently enrolled will continue with the 24 month payment plan.