Membership is open to anyone wounded, injured or disabled during honorable wartime service. Please refer to the following chart for the dates of active duty service that are considered during "time of war":

World War I	04/06/17 - 07/02/21
World War II & Korea	09/16/40 - 01/31/55
Vietnam & other engagements	01/31/55 - 10/14/76
Iranian Crisis, Lebanon Crisis, Invasion of Grenada, Invasion of Panama and other engagements	11/04/79 - 01/31/90
Persian Gulf, Somila, Haiti, Bosnia or other crises	08/02/90 - through present*

In addition, there are circumstances under which veterans, who served at other times, can meet the requirements, "during time of war" or "wartime service." This occurs when review of official military/VA records shows that the applicant’s wound, injury or disability was incurred:

1) as a direct result of armed conflict, or

2) while engaged in extra—hazardous service under conditions simulating war.

Documentation must accompany all applications for those serving under conditions simulating war.

Feel free to contact Department Headquarters if you have any questions.

*Until terminated by Presidential Proclamation or Congressional Resolution.

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