SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE VIETNAM WAR
Mission and Purpose
To serve as a historical, patriotic, and non-political international organization dedicated to honoring the legacies of those who served in the Vietnam War. To create a community that connects, supports and advocates for each other. To maintain and upkeep memorials created to honor the Vietnam War. To educate and inform those seeking information and history on the Vietnam War. To work with and support The National Vietnam War Museum in promoting an understanding of the Vietnam War for generations to come.
Connect With Us
Donate to Sons and Daughters of the Vietnam War
Your donations help!
Use the link below to make a donation in the amount of your choosing.
If you prefer to donate by check, mail it to:
Sons and Daughters of the Vietnam War
c/o Suzy Messinger
15527 Ventura Ln
Victorville, CA 92394
Sons and Daughters of the Vietnam War is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, classified as a public charity under Section 509(a)(2). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Sons and Daughters of the Vietnam War Tax ID: 33-2933943.
View the IRS Determination Letter, Sons and Daughters of the Vietnam War.
Honor Your Vietnam Veteran at the Museum
Create a 12x12-inch scrapbook page that will be displayed permanently at the museum. One page per veteran (please coordinate with family). Most content is acceptable (service story, pictures, awards). We do ask that no graphic pictures be included.
For more information on submitting a page for your veteran, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page and indicate in the message box that you would like more information about making a scrapbook page, OR email us at: sdvw.info@gmail.com.
Mail 12x12-inch scrapbook pages to:
The National Vietnam War Museum
P.O. Box 1779
Weatherford, TX 76086
National Membership
While our primary members are Sons and Daughters of the Vietnam War and their families, we also welcome anyone with relatives who served during the war, as well as those wishing to honor Veterans in general by joining our group.
Membership Levels
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Lineal Members: For individuals demonstrating lineal descent through birth or adoption from a qualifying Vietnam Veteran (See below for qualifying veteran info).
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Collateral Members: Annual membership for family members with an aunt, uncle, brother, sister or cousin who served. Proof of service required.
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Friends: Annual membership for those, without a relative serving in Vietnam, who wish to support and participate in the Sons and Daughters of the Vietnam War activities.
Membership Fees are $25 for all levels.
National Membership Includes:
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Frameable Certificate
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Commemorative pin
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Free Subscription to Virtual Quarterly Museum Newsletter
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Access to Speaker Events & Exclusive Museum Exhibitions
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Voting Rights
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National Lifetime Membership Number
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Free Museum Pass
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Input on Future Museum Exhibits
Vietnam War Veterans Defined
(for purposes of Sons and Daughters of the Vietnam War)
Vietnam War Veterans are defined as Veterans who have been awarded the Vietnam Service Ribbon. (pictured below)
Additional Criteria
(any of the following)
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Service in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, or Thailand during the period of 1955 to 1973. (We accept service advisors that arrived before the official start of the war.)
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Prior to issuance of the Vietnam Service Ribbon award in November 1965, recipients of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal from 1956 to 1965, with evidence of service in Vietnam
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Name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Prospective members of Sons & Daughters of the Vietnam War will submit proof of their lineage.
Meetings
Meetings will be held virtually every other month on the 1st Thursday at 6:00pm CST.
(Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov)
A meeting link is sent out via email before the meeting.
Let Us Know How You Want To Help
We will collect contact information for volunteers and donations. You may want to volunteer help, or funding, or both. We need your name and email address, at a minimum, so that we can provide commuication among the volunteers. You may use the form at the bottom of this page to let us know you are interested.
We appreciate your willingness to support this cause. Please use the form below to let us know the ways in which you wish to help. We will respond as soon as possible.