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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.