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Stig von Bayer
Birth nameStig Erik Otto von Bayer
Nickname(s)Mad Swede[1]
Born (1937-07-06) 6 July 1937 (age 86)
AllegianceSweden
Service/branchSwedish Army
RankMajor
UnitI 10
ONUC (1960–64)
UNFICYP (1964–68)
Battles/warsCongo Crisis (1960–64)
Cyprus dispute (1964–68)
AwardsVasa Medal
Swedish Armed Forces Medal for Wounded in Battle
Other workWork for the Red Cross

Stig Erik Otto von Bayer (born 6 July 1937) is a former Swedish Army officer, war veteran, peacemaker and writer. He was the longest serving UN soldier during the Congo Crisis.[1]

  1. ^ a b Lukas, J. Anthony (30 June 1964). "'Mad Swede,' Leaving Congo, Is Sorry to End His Perilous Stint". The New York Times. p. 7. Retrieved 24 May 2016. "Mad Swede Hates to Leave Congo". Kansas City Times. Léopoldville, Congo. 2 July 1964. p. 23. Retrieved 24 May 2016.

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