Georg Freiherr von Gayl
Born25 February 1850
Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia
Died3 May 1927(1927-05-03) (aged 77)
Stolp, Germany
Allegiance German Empire
Service/branchHeer
Years of service1869–1919
RankGeneral of Infantry
Commands held10. Ersatz-Division
13. Landwehr-Division
Battles/warsFranco-Prussian War
Boxer Rebellion
World War I
AwardsPour le Mérite
RelationsEgon 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

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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