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 when the deed described below took place, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
McKay was born in Wortley. This was near Barnsley. McKay was platoon sergeant of 4 Platoon 3rd Battalion. This was during the Falklands War. The deed described below took place.4 Platoon 3rd Battalion was the Parachute Regiment.4 Platoon was B Company. Barnsley was South Yorkshire. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for place.