The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Robert John Love (AFSN: AO-732034), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United Nations as a Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter-Bomber of the, 335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Group, FIFTH Air Force, on 21 April 1952. While leading a flight of F-86s protecting fighter-bombers, Captain Love sighted a battle, and, singling out an enemy element, initiated an attack. Intercepted by four enemy fighters before his element could complete the attack, Captain Love split the flight and attacked its leader. Despite numerically superior opposition, Captain Love maneuvered into position, scoring hits on the MiG which caused the pilot to eject himself. Captain Love then broke from the remaining MiG to aid his wingman who was being fired upon as he pressed an attack. Intercepting the enemy’s threat, Captain Love closed to within two hundred yards, holding his fire to conserve his limited ammunition. Captain Love’s skillful attack resulted in destruction of another enemy aircraft, and provided protection while his wingman completed destruction of the MiG he had engaged. Through his extraordinary valor and outstanding airmanship in the face of determined opposition, Captain Love reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.