Andy McNab

English novelist and former Special Air Service sergeant
Person human Q433597
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Andy McNab

Summary

Andy McNab is a human[1]. He was born in Southwark[2]. He was born on December 28, 1959[3]. He worked as a writer[4], autobiographer[5], novelist[6], military personnel[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,317 views/month, #6,887 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Andy McNab's place of birth was Southwark[2].
  • Andy McNab was born on December 28, 1959[3].
  • Andy McNab held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • English was Andy McNab's native language[11].
  • Andy McNab worked as a writer[4].
  • Andy McNab's professions included autobiographer[5].
  • Andy McNab's professions included novelist[6].
  • Andy McNab's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Andy McNab worked as an author[8].
  • Andy McNab was educated at Kingsdale Foundation School[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Andy McNab is Bravo Two Zero[13].
  • Andy McNab received the Distinguished Conduct Medal[14].
  • Andy McNab received the Military Medal[15].
  • Andy McNab received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Andy McNab is recorded as male[17].
  • Andy McNab's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Andy McNab's genre is thriller novel[19].
  • Andy McNab's genre is spy fiction[20].
  • Andy McNab's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Andy McNab's military, police or special rank is recorded as Sergeant[22].
  • Andy McNab's military, police or special rank is recorded as soldier[23].
  • Andy McNab's residence is recorded as Peckham[24].
  • Andy McNab's residence is recorded as New York[25].
  • Andy McNab was part of the conflict Gulf War[26].
  • Andy McNab was part of the conflict Operation Banner[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Southwark[2], Andy McNab… he was born on December 28, 1959[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Andy McNab was educated at Kingsdale Foundation School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], autobiographer[5], novelist[6], military personnel[7], and author[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Andy McNab is Bravo Two Zero[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Conduct Medal[14], a courage award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1854[30]; Military Medal[15], a courage award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1916[33]; and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Why It Matters

Andy McNab ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,317 views/month, #6,887 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Andy McNab born?

Born in Southwark[2], Andy McNab…

What did Andy McNab do for work?

Andy McNab worked as writer[4], autobiographer[5], novelist[6], military personnel[7], and author[8].

Where did Andy McNab go to school?

Andy McNab was educated at Kingsdale Foundation School[12].

What awards did Andy McNab receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Conduct Medal[14], Military Medal[15], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . news.bbc.co.uk. news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Bravo Two Zero
    Military, police or special rank Sergeant, soldier
    Given name Andy
    Instance of human
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