Chapter 8. Active Military and Veteran Massachusetts Definitions of Massachusetts Veterans Merchant Marine Any Merchant Marine who served for a period of 90 days in armed conflict between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946, and who received an honorable discharge from the Army, Navy or Coast Guard of the United States. Who is NOT Eligible None of the following shall be deemed to be a veteran. * Any person, who at the time of entering into the armed forces of the United States, had as their intention to become a subject or citizen of the United States and withdrew their intention under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918. * Any person who was discharged from said armed forces on their own application or solicitation by reason of their being an enemy alien; * Any person who has been proven guilty of willful desertion; * Any person whose only service in the armed forces of the United States consists of their service as a member of the coast Guard Auxiliary or as a temporary member of the Coast Guard Reserve, or both; * Any person whose last discharge or release from the armed forces is dishonorable or other than honorable. 05/19