Barry Allen Sadler, an American novelist, singer-songwriter, and soldier, is most remembered for his 1966 #1 hit, “Ballad of the Green Berets,” which was a patriotic song.
Joining in the Vietnam War from late December 1964 to late May 1965 as a Green Beret medic, he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant by the conclusion of his tenure.
In 1966, he sang his well-known song “Ballad of the Green Berets” on The Ed Sullivan Show. Over 2.5 million people have viewed the performance’s YouTube video since it was reposted.
The song “Ballad of the Green Berets” pays patriotic homage to the bravery and selflessness of the US military, especially the Green Berets of the US Army Special Forces.
The Green Berets is considered to be the most elite special operations outfit in the US. The moniker originates from the distinctive headpiece they don.
The Alamo Scouts, Philippine guerrillas, First Special Service Force, and Operational Groups (OGs) of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) were among the groups that served as models for the newly constituted outfit.
Throughout his career, Sadler received numerous honors, such as the Purple Heart, the Expert Marksmanship badge, the US Army Special Forces Insignia, and many more.