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Barry Sadler

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American author and musician (1940-1989)

United StatesWritersLived 1940 to 1989 · aged 49
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Barry Allen Sadler was an American singer-songwriter and author whose military service influenced his work. After a stint in the United States Air Force, Sadler served in the United States Army as a Green Beret medic, achieving the rank of staff sergeant.

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Air Force photo of Barry Sadler in 1961 wearing the rank insignia at the time known as airman first classAir Force photo of Barry Sadler in 1961 wearing the rank insignia at the time known as airman first classBarry Sadler on the cover of KRLA Beat, July 9, 1966Barry Sadler on the cover of KRLA Beat, July 9, 1966Sadler during 1969, performing with his guitarSadler during 1969, performing with his guitar

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Barry Allen Sadler was an American singer-songwriter and author whose military service influenced his work. After a stint in the United States Air Force, Sadler served in the United States Army as a Green Beret medic, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. He served in the Vietnam War from late December 1964 to late May 1965. Most of his work has a military theme, and he is best known for his patriotic song "The Ballad of the Green Berets", a number-one hit in 1966. He died at age 49 after being shot in the head in Guatemala City.

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United States
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Writer / Author
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deceased
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Lived 1940 to 1989 · aged 49
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