Gary McKay

Military Person

1947 –

70

Who is Gary McKay?

Gary John McKay MC is a writer and former Australian Army officer. He was awarded the Military Cross while serving with the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during the Vietnam War. He later served as Commanding Officer of 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment between 1988 and 1990.

McKay wrote his first book—In Good Company—in 1983. The book is an autobiographical account of his service in Vietnam. Other books written by McKay include Delta Four: Australian Riflemen in Vietnam and Tracy, about the impact of Cyclone Tracy on Darwin in 1974.

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Born
1947
Perth
Also known as
  • Gary John McKay MC
Nationality
  • Australia
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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