SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Read about Santa Clara Squadron 419 below for activities and membership. (For State & National Info click on logo above.)
WE MALE DESCENDANTS OF VETERANS OF ALL WARS
We are the proud SONS of the American Legion (S.A.L), an organization honoring our parents and/or grandparents who served in the military as we provide support and honor to all our veterans, their families, and to our local communities throughout the great state of California.
If you have a parent or grandparent who served in the military, why not consider joining our family? Join the Sons of The American Legion!
Eligibility: All male descendants, adopted sons, and stepsons of veterans who served during World War I, or since December 7, 1941, OR who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership.
Monthly Meetings: the first Thursday of each month at 3 p.m.
Dues: $25 for "Seniors" (age 18 years or older) and $15 for "Juniors" (age 17 years or younger).
Application: Fillable PDF Sons Squadron 419 Application. Fill out and drop off with dues payment at American Legion, 958 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4955.
More Information: Contact Steve Villegas, adjutant at americanlegionpost419@comcast.net and put SONS-Steve in subject line!
Preamble to the S.A.L. National Constitution
We male descendants of veterans of all Wars, associate ourselves together as “Sons of The American Legion” for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the associations of our members and our forefathers in all Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our friendship, by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit, all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.
In Memorium
The Honor Guard page lists our members who have passed away this year. Our condolences to their families and dear friends.