Stig von Bayer

Stig von Bayer
Stig von Bayer
Birth name	Stig Erik Otto von Bayer
Nickname(s)	Mad Swede
Born	6 July 1937 (age 87)
Allegiance	Sweden
Service/branch	Swedish Army
Rank	Major
Unit	I 10 ; ONUC (1960–64) ; UNFICYP (1964–68)
Battles/wars	Congo Crisis (1960–64); Cyprus dispute (1964–68)
Awards	Vasa Medal; Swedish Armed Forces Medal for Wounded in Battle
Other work	Work 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]

^ ^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.

[Lukas_(1964),_p._7-1] 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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