Immediate Action (book)
| Andy McNab | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Steven Billy Mitchell |
| Born |
28 December 1959 Southwark, London, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1976–1993 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | 24428654 |
| Unit |
Royal Green Jackets (1976–84) Special Air Service (1984–93) |
| 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 |
Steven Billy Mitchell, CBE, DCM, MM (born 28 December 1959), usually known by the pseudonym and pen-name of Andy McNab, is an English novelist and former Special Air Service sergeant.
McNab came into public prominence in 1993 when he published his account of the Special Air Service (SAS) patrol Bravo Two Zero, for which he had been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1991. He had previously received the Military Medal for an action while serving with the Royal Green Jackets in Northern Ireland in 1979.
In addition to Bravo Two Zero he has written two other autobiographies and a number of fiction books. He has also co-written a book on psychopathy, claiming that he exhibits many psychopathic traits.
McNab was born on 28 December 1959. Found abandoned on the steps of Guy's Hospital in Southwark in a Harrods shopping bag, he was brought up in Peckham, with his adoptive family. He did not do well in school, dropped out and worked at various odd jobs, usually for friends and relatives, and was involved in petty criminality, finally being arrested for burglary in 1976. Partly inspired by his brother's time in the army, he wanted to join the British Army. He failed the entry test for training as an army pilot, but enlisted with the Royal Green Jackets at the age of sixteen.
He was posted to Kent for his basic training, and boxed for his regimental team. After basic training, he was posted to the Rifle Depot in Winchester. In 1977 he spent time in Gibraltar as part of his first operational posting, while with 2nd Battalion, Royal Green Jackets.
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