About Gary McKay
Born 1947. Gary McKay is an Australian autobiographer, historian and soldier.
Gary John McKay MC (born 1947) 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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Who is Gary McKay?
Australian Army officer
When was Gary McKay born?
Gary McKay was born in 1947 in Perth.
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Gary McKay is an autobiographer, historian and soldier.
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Gary McKay is Australian.
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