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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.
Awards
- Iron Cross of 1870, 2nd cl*
- Order of the Red Eagle, 2nd cl* 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.