Herman E. Rochelle Post 827

Membership

The easiest way to join our Post is to come to our meeting. It is held on the second Saturday of each month at 10AM. Come a few minutes early and ask for our Adjutant or 1st Vice Commander. He or She will answer any questions and provide you with a membership form.

Membership Eligibility
To be eligible for membership in The American Legion, you must have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces at any time since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving. Please note: All applicants must submit a copy of DD214 or discharge. Eligibility dates remain open, which means all active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.U.S. Merchant Marine members are eligible only from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946 (WWII).

New Membership
Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to Post Adjutant:  

Herman E. Rochelle Post 827
P.O. Box 21461
Houston, TX. 77226
Complete American Legion Membership “APPLICATION” or complete our membership form here.  Print two (2) completed copies.  Keep one copy for your records. Mail the other copy to above address, together with your dues payment. (Dues amount on application).  

Attach COPY OF DD214 OR DISCHARGE, or for those still on Active Duty a copy of your Military ID Card.  Membership Dues Payment. (Dues amount on application).  Make checks payable to Herman E. Rochelle Post 827.      DO NOT SEND CASH. 

If the information is correct, membership will be approved and then a membership card will be mailed to you.  

Transfers
If you’re already a Legionnaire and would like to transfer to Herman E. Rochelle Post 827, please follow these steps:

  1. Complete the Member Data Form
  2. Attach a copy of DD214 or discharge.
  3. Attach a copy of your membership card.
  4. At the time of transfer, a membership dues payment is required. If current dues are not paid, please pay dues at your current Post prior to transfer request to keep years as a member.
  5. Mail your application and dues payment to: Herman E. Rochelle Post 827, P.O. Box 21461 Houston, TX. 77226.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Herman E. Rochelle Post 827. We look forward to welcoming you to our community of veterans