Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

September 24th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 222 (Natal) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 17th, 1941

Citation:
"This officer has displayed great coolness and determination in his attacks against the enemy. Since July, 1941, Squadron Leader Love has participated in 31 operational sweeps in addition to operations against shipping. By his excellent leadership and fine personal example he has proved an inspiration to his fellow pilots."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Awarded on:

December 28th, 1943

Citation:
"This officer commanded the Royal Air Force units which operated from the island of Cos. From the airfield at Antimachia he directed all the air and ground defences and also the air transport operations. The airfield was daily subjected to heavy bombing and machine gun attacks. In spite of this and other difficulties. Wing Commander Love built up and maintained an efficient organisation and it was primarily due to his outstanding leadership, great drive and devotion to duty that the fighter squadrons and other defences were able to maintain their aircraft and guns in constant action against the enemy. Later, when compelled to withdraw by greatly superior invading forces, Wing Commander Love successfully organised the evacuation from the airfield in spite of harassing circumstances. Throughout the entire operation this officer displayed courage, skill and devotion to duty of the highest order. "