The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Herbert Gidin Love (ASN: RA-17092960), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 3d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 11 November 1950, near Rockcha-dong, Korea, Private First Class Love was driving the lead jeep of a motor patrol when hostile forces suddenly attacked. Although severely wounded while turning his vehicle around, he succeeded in placing it where it would offer cover for his comrades and then dismounted to direct fire at the enemy. Despite a second wound he refused evacuation and maintained a heavy volume of accurate fire until he sustained a third and mortal wound. Private First Class Love’s valorous actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.