Barry Sadler facts for kids

Barry Sadler (November 1, 1940 – November 5, 1989) was an American soldier, songwriter and author. In 1966, He recorded a song called "The Ballad of The Green Berets". It was the biggest selling song that year. He later helped write the "Casca" series of books. He died after being shot in the head by a robber.

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  Sadler during 1969, performing the "Ballad of the Green Berets" with his guitar