"MASSACHUSETTS DEFINITION OF A VETERAN"
(MA Chapter 115, General Laws as Amended)

WAR/CONFLICT
VETERAN STATUS REQUIREMENTS

Civil War..............................April 19, 1861 - Sept.1, 1865
IndianWars...........................Prior to Jan. 1, 1898
Spanish American War.........Feb 15, 1898 - July 4, 1902
Mexican War................…...June 13, 1916 - Feb. 3, 1917
Medal is needed