The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant George Michael Abraham Morwood (ASN: 0-963415/11016454), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a B-24 Liberator Bomber in the 513th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 376th Bombardment Group (Heavy), NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the North Africa Theater of Operations. During an operation on 6 November 1942, by a formation of B-17E bombers against the enemy at Tobruk Harbor, he, by his marksmanship and knowledge of his aircraft, so exhibited his ability that he contributed directly to the success of the raid. The anti-aircraft fire over the target area was exceedingly intense and exceptionally accurate. As soon as the ground fire was out-distanced, enemy fighters began to attack. He helped to ward off the attacks by helping to shoot down one fighter and probably damage others. The raid resulted in the confirmed destruction of a large enemy transport and the confirmed sinking of a medium Axis submarine. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Abraham Morwood, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.