University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Hall of Fame
Harned, Dr. Lewis
Dr. Lewis Harned
- Induction:
- 1996
- Class:
- 1954
Dr. Jitu D. Kothari Meritorious Service Award
Dr. Lewis Harned graduated from Wisconsin High School in Madison, Wis., in 1942. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1947, and his Doctor of Medicine diploma from Hahnemann Medical School in 1951. He had his internship at Methodist Hospital in Madison, and did his residency at the University of Colorado Medical Center from 1952-53.
From 1943 to 1944 Dr. Harned served as a volunteer ambulance driver in the American Field Service. During World War II's Italian campaign, he was attached to the British Eighth Army. From 1953 to 1955, he served as a surgeon at the 2791st United States Air Force Hospital in Ogden, Utah. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain, Medical Corps in 1955. After his stint with the 2791st, Dr. Harned finished his orthopedic residency at Northwestern University from 1955-1958.
He went on to practice with Surgical and Orthopedic Associates in Waterloo until 1985 when he became a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard as a lieutenant colonel. He was promoted to colonel in 1986, and assumed command of the 13th Evacuation Hospital in May of 1988. Dr. Harned served in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He commanded 387 soldiers and a 408-bed hospital just 40 miles south of the Iraqi border. The hospital had more than 3,500 outpatients, 109 surgeries, and treated both U.S. and enemy war casualties. He was honored with a Bronze Star for his outstanding leadership.
On November 30, 1992, Brigadier General Lewis Harned retired from federal military service - but not without a well-decorated uniform. His honors include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3), National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. In addition, he also received three foreign service medals - the Italy Star, the British Wars Medal (1939-1945) and the British Campaign Star (1939-1945). In 1983, Dr. Harned earned an award from the Iowa High School Athletic Association for his service to Iowa high school athletics.
Dr. Harned was associated with UNI athletics for over 30 years. As a team physician from 1960 to 1984, his influence and impact on Panther athletic teams can't be overstated. In recognition of his contributions to UNI athletics, he was given the Panther Letterman Award in 1978-79.
Dr. Lewis Harned graduated from Wisconsin High School in Madison, Wis., in 1942. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1947, and his Doctor of Medicine diploma from Hahnemann Medical School in 1951. He had his internship at Methodist Hospital in Madison, and did his residency at the University of Colorado Medical Center from 1952-53.
From 1943 to 1944 Dr. Harned served as a volunteer ambulance driver in the American Field Service. During World War II's Italian campaign, he was attached to the British Eighth Army. From 1953 to 1955, he served as a surgeon at the 2791st United States Air Force Hospital in Ogden, Utah. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain, Medical Corps in 1955. After his stint with the 2791st, Dr. Harned finished his orthopedic residency at Northwestern University from 1955-1958.
He went on to practice with Surgical and Orthopedic Associates in Waterloo until 1985 when he became a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard as a lieutenant colonel. He was promoted to colonel in 1986, and assumed command of the 13th Evacuation Hospital in May of 1988. Dr. Harned served in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He commanded 387 soldiers and a 408-bed hospital just 40 miles south of the Iraqi border. The hospital had more than 3,500 outpatients, 109 surgeries, and treated both U.S. and enemy war casualties. He was honored with a Bronze Star for his outstanding leadership.
On November 30, 1992, Brigadier General Lewis Harned retired from federal military service - but not without a well-decorated uniform. His honors include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3), National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. In addition, he also received three foreign service medals - the Italy Star, the British Wars Medal (1939-1945) and the British Campaign Star (1939-1945). In 1983, Dr. Harned earned an award from the Iowa High School Athletic Association for his service to Iowa high school athletics.
Dr. Harned was associated with UNI athletics for over 30 years. As a team physician from 1960 to 1984, his influence and impact on Panther athletic teams can't be overstated. In recognition of his contributions to UNI athletics, he was given the Panther Letterman Award in 1978-79.
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