Background
Harness, Francis William was born on June 12, 1940 in Sharon, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Elmer Francis Harness and Jennie Mae (Wiedemer) Baars.
Harness, Francis William was born on June 12, 1940 in Sharon, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Elmer Francis Harness and Jennie Mae (Wiedemer) Baars.
Degree in Industrial Arts/Technology, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, 1963; student, Naval War College, 1987.
Commissioned ens., United States Navy, 1963; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1992; commanding officer Naval & MArine Corps. Reserve Center, United States Navy, Lansing, Michigan, 1971-1974; Executive officer United States Ship William C. Lawe Doctor of Divinity-763, United States Navy, New Orleans, 1975-1977; commanding officer United States Ship Garcia FF-1040, United States Navy, Charleston, South Carolina., 1979-1981; commanding officer United States Ship Acadia AD-42, United States Navy, San Diego, 1985-1987; executive assistant Chief of Naval Reserve, Pentagon, United States Navy, Washington, 1987-1988; commander Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region 13, United States Navy, Great Lakes, Illinois, 1988-1992; commander Naval Base, United States Navy, Philadelphia, 1992-1993; commander Naval Surface Reserve Force, United States Navy, New Orleans, since 1993.
Member Naval Reserve Association (life, President award 1991, Distinguished Service award 1989), Surface Navy Association (life).
Married Martha Ellen Yoskowski, February 3, 1962. 1 child, Stuart Mattson.