Bo Gritz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Bo Gritz

recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Date of Birth: 18-Jan-1939

Place of Birth: Enid, Oklahoma, United States

Profession: military personnel, politician, peace activist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

James Gordon "Bo" Gritz (; born January 18, 1939) is a former United States Army Special Forces officer who served for 22 years, including in the Vietnam War.
His activities in retirement, notably attempted POW rescues in conjunction with the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue, have been controversial. Gritz ran for United States president under the Populist Party in 1992.
Gritz ran in 1992 under the slogan: "God, Guns and Gritz," and published an isolationist political manifesto titled "The Bill of Gritz".
Gritz has four children.
Gritz lives in Sandy Valley, Nevada, with his fourth wife Judy, now estranged.