Andy McNab
English novelist and former Special Air Service sergeant / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Steven Billy Mitchell CBE, DCM, MM (born 28 December 1959), usually known by the pseudonym and pen-name of Andy McNab, is a novelist and former Special Air Service soldier.[1][2]
Andy McNab | |
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Birth name | Steven Billy Mitchell |
Born | (1959-12-28) 28 December 1959 (age 64) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1976–1993 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Service number | 24428654 |
Unit | Royal Green Jackets (1976–84) Special Air Service (1984–93) 14 Intelligence Company (secondment) |
Commands held | Bravo Two Zero |
Battles/wars | The Troubles Gulf War |
Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Conduct Medal Military Medal |
Other work | Author |
He came into public prominence in 1993 when he published a book entitled Bravo Two Zero containing an account of a military mission which he led with the Special Air Service (SAS) during the Gulf War, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.[3][4] He had previously been awarded the Military Medal in 1979 for gallantry in action whilst serving with the Royal Green Jackets in Northern Ireland.[5][6]
He has published a number of other novels and two autobiographies in addition to Bravo Two Zero. He has also published a book on psychopathy entitled The Good Psychopath's Guide to Success, claiming that he exhibits many psychopathic traits.[7][8]