Nickel Place , on Fort Detrick , is named in his honor .
Albert Nickel , a 53 - year - old animal caretaker , died in 1964 after being bitten by an animal infected with Machupo virus .
Nickel Place , on Fort Detrick , is named in Albert Nickel 's honor .
Albert Nickel , a 53 - year - old animal caretaker , died in 1964 after being bitten by an animal infected with Machupo virus .