Stig von Bayer
Stig von Bayer | |
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| Birth name | Stig Erik Otto von Bayer |
| Nickname(s) | Mad Swede |
| Born | 6 July 1937 |
| Died | 23 April 2024 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | Sweden |
| Service | 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 (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.