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Born 4th
December 1912 and died 11th January 1943 in
New Guinea . Unfortunately,
the cross placed to mark his burial was removed and even though
it has been searched for on many occasions it has not been found
He was awarded the
Military Medal with the following citation
In the early hours of 15 May 1941
the position occupied by 2/12Bn on the perimeter of Tobruk
defenses was attacked by tanks and infantry under cover of heavy
artillery and mortar fire. Line communication with the various
posts was disrupted and this non-commissioned officer worked
untiringly and with complete disregard for personal danger on
the task of restoring the lines. He ably directed the work of
the Signal Platoon in the absence of the Signal Officer, who was
a casualty, and throughout the daylight hours of the 16th
worked under heavy machine gun and shell fire in areas under
complete observation by the enemy. His personal example and
devotion to duty was an inspiration to all ranks.
The
Mercury 26 Jan 1943
Mr and Mrs A. B.
McKay, of
Launceston, have been advised that
their only son, Sgt Bernard Linton
McKay, has been killed in action.
Sgt McKay, who was aged 30 years,
was born at Evandale, and educated
at
the Devonport High School.
Prior to enlisting he was employed
by the Tasmanian Government Railways. He married Miss Mollie
Rawson, of Launceston. Sgt McKay was
awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery at
Tobruk. . For
some years he was a member of the
Second.
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