Illinois lost 1,436 soldiers in the Korean war and 1,854 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 316 Market St, Galva will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Factory City Post to be used for marking veterans’ graves on Memorial Day.
This year, Ace Hardware Corporation aims to again give away more than one million American flags nationally. Last year, it gave away more than 500,000 to Ace customers and more than 550,000 to more than 1,900 VFW Posts.
Flags will be available at Hathaway Ace Hardware and Fresh Market while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Hathaway Ace Hardware and Fresh Market is located at 316 Market St, Galva, Illinois. This location is owned by John Hathaway and represented by James Grillo.
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