Ian McKay Military person

Ian John McKay VC (7 May 1953 – 12 June 1982) was a posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.Born in Wortley, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, Ian McKay was Platoon Sergeant of 4 Platoon, B Company, 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, during the Falklands War when the deed described below took place, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 07, 1953
Birth place	England , South Yorkshire , Wortley South Yorkshire
Date of death	June 12, 1982
Place of death	Mount Longdon , Falkland Islands
Resting place	Aldershot Military Cemetery

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allegiance	United Kingdom
award	Victoria Cross
military operations	Falklands War Battle of Mount Longdon
military branch	British Army
military unit	3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment