Biography
James Gordon "Bo" Gritz (; born January 18, 1939) is a retired United States Army Special Forces officer who served with distinction during the Vietnam War. Following his military career, Gritz became involved in various attempts to rescue prisoners of war (POWs) associated with the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue.
In the realm of politics, Gritz ran for the United States presidency in 1992 as a candidate of the Populist Party, advocating an isolationist platform encapsulated in his manifesto, "The Bill of Gritz". His campaign was characterized by the slogan "God, Guns, and Gritz".
Gritz's life has been marked by controversy, including questions regarding his military awards, his involvement in high-profile standoffs with federal authorities, and his involvement with the Christian Patriot movement and other right-wing militia groups. Despite these controversies, he remains a significant figure in discussions of American military history, politics, and the POW/MIA issue.
Gritz was born in Enid, Oklahoma, and currently resides in Sandy Valley, Nevada. He is the father of four children.
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GenderMale
Birthday1939-01-18 (85 years old)
Birth PlaceEnid, Oklahoma, USA
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Silver Star, Purple Heart, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
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