Military Discharges
Veterans who served in the military during a time of war, and own property or cars in the Town of Durham may file their military discharges with the Town Clerk's office in order to receive tax exemptions. There is no charge to file or for a copy of a filed military discharge. Original DD214s and certified copies of DD214s will be accepted as proof of prior service in the military. (See information for obtaining duplicate copy or your DD214 below).
The following date are determined to be time of war by SEC. 27-103:
| Spanish-American War |
April 21, 1898 to August 13, 1898 |
| Phillippine Insurrection |
August 13, 1898 to July 4, 1902 |
| Moro Province Engagement |
August 13, 1898 to July 15, 1903 |
| Boxer Rebellion |
June 20, 1900 to May 12, 1901 |
| Cuban Pacification |
September 12, 1906 to April 1, 1909 |
| Nicaraguan Campaign |
August 28, 1912 to November 2, 1913 |
| Haitian Campaign |
July 9, 1915 to December 6, 1915 |
| Punitive Expedition to Mexico |
March 10, 1916 to April 6, 1917 |
| World War I |
April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 |
| Service in Russia |
April 6, 1917 to April 1, 1920 |
| World War II |
December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 1 |
| Korean Hostilities |
June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 |
| South Korea Demilitarized Zone |
After February 1, 1955 |
| Lebanon Conflict |
July 1, 1958 to November 1, 1958 |
| Vietnam Era |
February 28, 1961 to July 1, 1975 |
| Berlin Airlift |
August 14, 1961 to June 1, 1962 |
| Lebanon Peace-Keeping Mission |
September 29, 1982 to March 30, 1984 |
| Invasion of Grenada |
October 25, 1983 to December 15, 1983 2 |
| Operation Earnest Will |
February 1, 1987 to July 23, 1987 |
| Invasion of Panama |
December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 2 |
| Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm |
August 2, 1990 to June 30, 1994 3 |
| Somalia |
After December 2, 1992 |
| Bosnia |
After December 20,1995 |
1) Pursuant to ยง 12-86, twelve o'clock midnight on December 31, 1947 is the World War II termination date for purposes of granting a property tax exemption.
2) A person must serve in a combat or combat support role for the duration of any campaign lasting less than 90 days in order to qualify for a property tax exemption. An Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is awarded to such individuals.
3) Active duty service personnel first became eligible for an exemption based on service in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, while that campaign was ongoing. Individuals who received an exemption based on receipt of an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm continue to be eligible even though they do not meet the 90-day service requirement.
Duplicate copies of DD214s can be obtained by requesting and completing a Standard Form 180 (SF 180), Request Pertaining to Military Records, to
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
The form may obtained by calling 1 800-827-1000
or
Standard Form 180 (fillable form)
For further assistance with regard to veteran exemptions, please call the Assessor's office at 860 349-3452