Honors
In his honor, the main avenue in the San Juan, Puerto Rico district of "El Condado", bears his name as well as the Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital, also in Condado, Puerto Rico. His home in Condado, Puerto Rico is being renovated. In 1941, The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, establish the "Bailey K. Ashford Medal". The awarded for distinguished work in tropical medicine to worker in his or her early or mid-career. The first person to receive the award was Lloyd E. Rozeboom. The medal is awarded every year, and more than one award may be given.
Ashford died on September 10, 1934, in his home in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His remains were interred in Puerto Rico National Cemetery in the city of Bayamón.
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