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


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About William Craig (Secret Service)

  • 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.

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