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Georg Freiherr von Gayl

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Allegiance
  
German Empire

Name
  
Georg von

Service/branch
  
Heer

Died
  
1927, Slupsk, Poland

Years of service
  
1869–1919

Awards
  
Pour le Merite

Rank
  
General of Infantry


Georg Freiherr von Gayl

Battles/wars
  
Franco-Prussian War Boxer Rebellion World War I

Relations
  
Egon Freiherr von Gayl Franz Freiherr von Gayl

Battles and wars
  
Franco-Prussian War, Boxer Rebellion, World War I

Commands held
  
10. Ersatz-Division, 13. Landwehr-Division

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 class
  • Order of the Red Eagle, 2nd class with Oak Leaves and Swords (1901)
  • Pour le Mérite (8 May 1918)

    • References

    Georg Freiherr von Gayl Wikipedia
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