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(a) Eligibility.--An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation if the individual--
(1)(A) was wounded, gassed, injured, or disabled in the line of duty during time of war while in the service of the military or naval forces of the United States; and
(B) was honorably discharged or separated from that service or is still in active service in the Armed Forces of the United States; or
(2)(A) was disabled while serving with any of the Armed Forces of a country associated with the United States as an ally during any of its war periods;
(B) is a citizen of the United States; and
(C) was honorably discharged.
(b) No honorary memberships.--An honorary membership may not be granted.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 36 U.S.C. § 50303 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 36. Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations § 50303. Membership - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-36-patriotic-and-national-observances-ceremonies-and-organizations/36-usc-sect-50303/
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