James Craik

James Craik
Born1727
Arbigland, Scotland
Died6 February 1814 (aged 86–87)
Alexandria, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
CommandsPhysician General of the
United States Army

James Craik (/krk/; c.1727—6 February 1814) was Physician General (precursor of the Surgeon General) of the United States Army, as well as George Washington's personal physician and close friend.[1]

  1. ^ "National Museum of the United States Army". www.thenmusa.org. Retrieved 16 July 2024.