Barry Sadler

Barry Sadler (November 1, 1940 – November 5, 1989) was an American soldier, songwriter and writer. 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.

Category:American singer-songwriters
Category:Writers from New Mexico
Category:Military people from New Mexico
Category:Singers from New Mexico
Category:1940 births
Category:1989 deaths