Georg Freiherr von Gayl
Georg Freiherr von Gayl | |
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| Born | 25 February 1850 |
| Died | 3 May 1927 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png){kind=small} German Empire |
Branch | Heer |
Service years | 1869–1919 |
Rank | General of Infantry |
| Commands | 10. Ersatz-Division 13. Landwehr-Division |
Conflicts | Franco-Prussian War Boxer Rebellion World War I |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite |
| Relations | Egon Freiherr von Gayl Franz Freiherr von Gayl |
Georg Freiherr von Gayl (25 February 1850, Berlin – 3 May 1927) was a Prussian officer, and General during World War I. He was a recipient of Pour le Mérite.
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.
Categories:
- 1850 births
- 1927 deaths
- Military personnel from Berlin
- Military personnel from the Province of Brandenburg
- German barons
- Generals of the infantry (Prussia)
- Members of the Prussian House of Lords
- German Army generals of World War I
- Recipients of the Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class
- Recipients of the Pour le Mérite (military class)
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