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Georg Freiherr von Gayl
Born	25 February 1850 Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia
Died	3 May 1927(1927-05-03) (aged 77) Stolp, Germany
Allegiance	German Empire
Service/branch	Heer
Years of service	1869–1919
Rank	General of Infantry
Commands held	10. Ersatz-Division 13. Landwehr-Division
Battles/wars	Franco-Prussian War Boxer Rebellion World War I
Awards	Pour le Mérite
Relations	Egon 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.

• 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)

• 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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