Stig von Bayer

Stig von Bayer
Birth nameStig Erik Otto von Bayer
NicknameMad Swede
Born (1937-07-06) 6 July 1937
Died23 April 2024(2024-04-23) (aged 86)
AllegianceSweden
BranchSwedish Army
RankMajor
UnitI 10
ONUC (1960–64)
UNFICYP (1964–68)
ConflictsCongo 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 (6 July 1937 – 23 April 2024) was a former Swedish Army officer, war veteran, peacemaker and writer. He was the longest serving UN soldier during the Congo Crisis.

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