Ian McKay, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Date of Birth: 07-May-1953
Place of Birth: Wortley, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 12-Jun-1982
Profession: soldier
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Ian McKay
- Ian John McKay, VC (7 May 1953 – 12 June 1982) was a British Army soldier and a posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest 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, McKay was platoon sergeant of 4 Platoon, B Company, 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, during the Falklands War.
- He was killed during the Battle of Mount Longdon, when the deed described below took place, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
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