Andy McNab

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Andy McNab
CBE DCM MM
Born Steven Billy Mitchell
28 December 1959 (age 66)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years 1976–1993
Rank Sergeant
Service number 24428654
Unit Royal Green Jackets (1976–84)
Special Air Service (1984–93)
14 Intelligence Company (secondment)
Commands Bravo Two Zero
Conflicts The Troubles
Gulf War
Awards Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Military Medal
Other work Author

Steven Billy Mitchell CBE, DCM, MM (born 28 December 1959), usually known by the pseudonym and pen-name of Andy McNab, is a British novelist and former Special Air Service soldier.

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.