Author: Raylene

CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY
FOR KWVA MEMBERSHIP
In addition to completing the KWVA membership application form on page 1 above, persons who make application for membership and qualify under one of the categories listed below, are required to fill in the appropriate blanks, sign in the space provided below.
Check One
_____ Medal of Honor: I am a recipient of the Medal or Honor for service during the Korean War and the date on which it was awarded was: Month_______ Day_____ Year_____.
_____ Ex-POW: I was held as a Prisoner of War at some time during the period June 25, 1950 to the present, From: Month_______ Day______ Year_____.
_____ UN Command/Korean Armed Forces: I served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United Nations Command or in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces during the Korean War era ( June 25, 1950-January 31, 1955: From: Month______ Day______ Year______ To: Month______ Day______ Year______
_____ Gold Star Parent: I am the parent of: Name__________________________, who was _____killed in action,_____ missing in action or _____died as a Prisoner of War on: Month_______ Day______ Year______
_____ Gold Star Spouse: I am the spouse of: Name (print) ________________________,who was _____killed in action. ____missing in action or _____died as a Prisoner of War on: Month_______ Day_______ Year______
_____ Associate: I have legitimate interest in the affairs of the Korean War Veterans Association and agree to accept the terms and conditions set forth in its charter and bylaws.
_____ Honorary: I was elected as an honorary member of KWVA by a vote of the Board of Directors on: Month________ Day______ Year________
“I certify, under penalty of law, that the above information provided by me for the purposes indicated is true and correct.”
Signature:________________________________________
Month_____________ Day___________ Year__________
(KWVA Membership Application Form Page 2)

Membership Office
PO Box 407
Charleston, IL 61920-0407

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.

KWVA has the best VSO magazine in the country dedicated exclusively to Korea Veterans... The Graybeards!
KWVA did almost $1 million VA Voluntary Service work in each of the past two years.
KWVA donates thousands of dollars to the Korea Veterans Memorial every year.
KWVA is bringing in more and more Korea post war veterans to carry on the legacy of the Korean War.
KWVA Sponsors events for our soldiers stationed in ROK.
KWVA supports our troops in Korea TODAY.
KWVA operates the RETURN VISIT program.
KWVA operates in Congress and in the Capitol for Korea veterans.
www.kwva.org is THE PRIME Korea veterans’ website.

Membership Office
PO Box 407
Charleston, IL 61920-0407
Phone: 217-345-4414
Email: Membership@kwva.org
WEB SITE: www.kwva.org

CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE
KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Section 1. Qualifications for members. Membership in this Association shall consist of Regular, Associate and Honorary Members. No person shall be excluded from membership because of race, color, creed, sex national or ethnic origin, or physical or mental disability, as long as the individual meets the criteria of service requirements as stipulated below. Only Regular Members as defined in A. below have a vote in National or Department matters.
Regular members-
Service in the United states Armed Forces. Any person who has seen honorable service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States, defined as Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast guard, said service being within Korea including territorial waters and airspace (September 3, 1945-Present) or who served outside of Korea (June 25, 1950-January 31, 1955), is eligible for Membership.
Medal of honor. Any Medal or Honor recipient, so honored for service during the Korean War is eligible for life membership. A signed statement of their eligibility for membership (Application Form page 2) must be provided for approval.
Prisoner of war. Any person held as a prisoner of war by the North Koreans, Chinese, or Russian forces during and after hostilities from June 25, 1950 forward is eligible for life membership. A signed statement of their eligibility for membership (Application Form Page 2) must be provided for approval.
United Nations command and Korean Armed Forces. Any person who served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United Nations Command or in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces during the Korean War era (June 25, 1950-January 31, 1955) is eligible for membership. However, UN/Korean membership of the Association may not exceed 10% of the total membership. A signed statement of their eligibility for membership ( Application Form page 2) must be provided for approval.
Gold Star Parents. Any person whose son/daughter was killed in action, or was missing in action, or died as a prisoner of war during the Korean /war is eligible for life membership. A signed statement of their eligibility for membership (Application Form page 2) must be provided for approval.
Gold Star Spouses. Any person whose spouse was killed in action, missing in action, or died as a prisoner of war during the Korean War is eligible for life membership. A signed statement of their eligibility for membership ( Application Form page 2 must be provided for approval.
B. Associate members. Any person with legitimate interest in the affairs of this association and who wishes to support its aims, and not being eligible for Regular membership and who agrees to accept the terms and conditions set forth in the charter and bylaws shall be eligible for associate membership in the Association. A signed statement of their eligibility for membership (Application Form page 2) must be provided for approval.
C. Honorary members. Any person of good character may be elected as Honorary Member by Vote by the Board of Directors. A signed statement of their eligibility for membership (Application Form page 2) must be provided for approval.
D Ineligible. Any person who has been separated from the Service of the Armed Forces of the United States, or the United Nations Command, or the Republic of Korea under conditions, Or the Republic of Korea under conditions other than Honorable shall be ineligible for membership in this Association.

Official Membership Application Form
The Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.
PO Box 407, Charleston, IL 61920-0407 (Telephone: 217-345-4414)
KWVA Regular Annual Dues-$25.00 Associate Membership- $16.00 EX-POW, Gold Star Parent or Spouse & Honorary-$0.00
Regular Life Membership: (May be paid in lump sum or 6 equal payments by check over a 12 month period.) Ages up to and through 35 years of age: $600.00 Ages 36 through 50 years of age: $450.00 Ages 51 through 65 years of age: $300.00 Ages 66 years of age and older: $150.00
Check One: ___New Member ___Renewal Member #_______________
Please Check One: ____EX-POW ____Regular Member
____Regular Life Member ____Associate Member
____Honorary ____Gold Star Spouse ____Gold Star Parent
(Please Print)
Last Name___________________ First Name:_____________
Middle/Maiden Name___________
Street_________________________________________
City___________________ State_____ Zip___________
Phone _____-______-______ Year of Birth________ Email_____________________________
Chapter Number / Name (if applicable) # _________ __________________________________________
ALL REGULAR MEMBERS PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
Unit (s) to which Assigned Branch of Service
Division___________________ ___Army
Regiment__________________ ___Air Force
Battalion___________________ ___Navy
Company__________________ ____Marines
Other_____________________ _____Coast Guard
“I certify, under penalty of law, that the above information provided by me for the purposes indicated is true and correct.”
(If you are applying for membership in a category other than section 1, par A.1., of the “Criteria for Membership” listed below, complete the “Certification of Eligibility for KWVA Membership” form.)
Signature:____________________________________Date__________________
Make checks payable to KWVA
Mail to: Korean War Veterans Association, Inc., PO Box 407, Charleston, IL 61920-0407 (Telephone: 217-345-4414)
(Or you may pay by Credit Card)
Credit Card #_____________________________________________________
____Visa ____Master Card
Expiration Date ______/______ V-Code ___________
Signature_________________________________________________________
(KWVA Membership Application Form Page 1)

DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE

Assigned Membership #________________

Dates of service:
With IN Korea were: (See Criteria below)
From:_________To:___________
WithOUT Korea were: (See Criteria below)
From:_________To:___________