Rank: Corporal
Number: P035079S
Unit/Base: 846 Naval Air Squadron
Regiment/Corps: Royal Marines
Service: Royal Navy
Honours & Awards: Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Age: 22 years old
Died on active service
Corporal Michael Love, Royal Marines, 846 Naval Air Squadron, was killed in a helicopter crash due to a bird strike in the Falklands.
Citation for the DSM:
Corporal Love had completed seven operational sorties in very hazardous conditions. He played a vital part in the success of these missions and displayed remarkable skill, bravery and resilience during periods of intense activity. Sadly, he was later killed in a flying accident but his great contribution to the success of the Squadron's operations will always remain a source of inspiration.
Number: P035079S
Unit/Base: 846 Naval Air Squadron
Regiment/Corps: Royal Marines
Service: Royal Navy
Honours & Awards: Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Age: 22 years old
Died on active service
Corporal Michael Love, Royal Marines, 846 Naval Air Squadron, was killed in a helicopter crash due to a bird strike in the Falklands.
Citation for the DSM:
Corporal Love had completed seven operational sorties in very hazardous conditions. He played a vital part in the success of these missions and displayed remarkable skill, bravery and resilience during periods of intense activity. Sadly, he was later killed in a flying accident but his great contribution to the success of the Squadron's operations will always remain a source of inspiration.
Rank: Corporal
Number: P035079S
Unit/Base: 846 Naval Air Squadron
Regiment/Corps: Royal Marines
Service: Royal Navy
Honours & Awards: Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Age: 22 years old
Died on active service
Corporal Michael Love, Royal Marines, 846 Naval Air Squadron, was killed in a helicopter crash due to a bird strike in the Falklands.
Citation for the DSM:
Corporal Love had completed seven operational sorties in very hazardous conditions. He played a vital part in the success of these missions and displayed remarkable skill, bravery and resilience during periods of intense activity. Sadly, he was later killed in a flying accident but his great contribution to the success of the Squadron's operations will always remain a source of inspiration.
Number: P035079S
Unit/Base: 846 Naval Air Squadron
Regiment/Corps: Royal Marines
Service: Royal Navy
Honours & Awards: Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Age: 22 years old
Died on active service
Corporal Michael Love, Royal Marines, 846 Naval Air Squadron, was killed in a helicopter crash due to a bird strike in the Falklands.
Citation for the DSM:
Corporal Love had completed seven operational sorties in very hazardous conditions. He played a vital part in the success of these missions and displayed remarkable skill, bravery and resilience during periods of intense activity. Sadly, he was later killed in a flying accident but his great contribution to the success of the Squadron's operations will always remain a source of inspiration.
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