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. 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. .