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 Earl F. Love (ASN: 33536064), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 58th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Holland on 26 February 1945. While advancing against the enemy, Private Love, light machine gunner for his platoon, was wounded. Disregarding his wound, he set up his gun and directed fire of tanks with tracers. Despite enemy observation, he moved forward to get a better field of fire. When his platoon withdrew, he remained in a position to cover the withdrawal. While doing so he was again wounded, this time fatally. His gallant action was the final factor in making possible an orderly withdrawal and reflects greatest credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.