Boyles Street , on Fort Detrick , is named in his honor .
William Allen Boyles , a 46 - year - old microbiologist , contracted anthrax and died on 25 November 1951 .
Boyles Street , on Fort Detrick , is named in William Allen Boyles ' honor .
William Allen Boyles , a 46 - year - old microbiologist , contracted anthrax and died on 25 November 1951 .