Basic Details Surname McKay Forenames Ian John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Falklands Conflict (1982) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Parachute Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Parachute Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Falkland Islands Town of death Mount Longdon Year of death 1982 Month of death June Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action