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William C. Patrick III

U.S. Army microbiologist and bioweaponeer during the Cold War.

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William C. Patrick III was a microbiologist and bioweaponeer for the U.S. Army during the Cold War. He headed the American offensive biological warfare program at Fort Detrick, Maryland, beginning in 1951. After offensive development ended in 1969, he continued at Fort Detrick on biowarfare defense projects until 1986.

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Born
July 24, 1926
Died
October 1, 2010
Birthplace
Ridgeland, South Carolina
Education
University of South Carolina (1948); University of Tennessee (master's, 1949)
Employer
U.S. Army
Years active
1951–1986
Patents
5

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