William Craig (Secret Service), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Craig (Secret Service)

first United States Secret Service death

Date of Birth: 21-Nov-1855

Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 03-Sep-1902

Profession: Secret Service agent

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

William J.
"Big Bill" Craig (November 21, 1855 – September 3, 1902) was among the first agents of the United States Secret Service tasked with protecting a President of the United States.
He was also the first of only two Secret Service agents who have ever been killed in the line of duty while protecting an American president, the other being Leslie Coffelt.
Before protecting presidents, Craig was known for teaching and exhibiting use of the broadsword, as well as for his work apprehending counterfeiters.