Willard Place , on Fort Detrick , is named in his honor .
Joel Eugene Willard , a 53 - year - old electrician , died in 1958 after contracting pulmonary anthrax .
Willard Place , on Fort Detrick , is named in Joel Eugene Willard 's honor .
Joel Eugene Willard , a 53 - year - old electrician , died in 1958 after contracting pulmonary anthrax .