Georg Freiherr von Gayl
Georg Freiherr von Gayl (25 February 1850. Berlin – 3 May 1927) was a Prussian officer, and General during World War I. Also, he was a recipient of Pour le Mérite.
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| Born | 25 February 1850 Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Died | 3 May 1927 (aged 77) Stolp, Germany |
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| Service/ | Heer |
| Years of service | 1869–1919 |
| Rank | General of Infantry |
| Commands held | 10. Ersatz-Division 13. Landwehr-Division |
| Battles/wars | Franco-Prussian War Boxer Rebellion World War I |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite |
| Relations | Egon Freiherr von Gayl Franz Freiherr von Gayl |
Awards
- Iron Cross of 1870, 2nd class
- Order of the Red Eagle, 2nd class with Oak Leaves and Swords (1901)
- Pour le Mérite (8 May 1918)
References
- Hildebrand, Karl-Friedrich and Zweng, Christian (1999). Die Ritter des Ordens Pour le Mérite des I. Weltkriegs, Band 1: A-G. Osnabrück, Germany: Biblio Verlag. ISBN 3-7648-2505-7.
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