Andy McNab
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.
Andy McNab | |
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| Birth name | Steven Billy Mitchell |
| Born | 28 December 1959 |
| 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. He had previously been awarded the Military Medal in 1979 for gallantry in action whilst serving with the Royal Green Jackets in Northern Ireland.
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.