Harold M. Koenig

Harold Martin Koenig (born February 28, 1940) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Surgeon General of the United States Navy from 1995 to 1998. He is an alumnus of Brigham Young University and Baylor University. Koenig was commissioned in 1958 as a lieutenant and retired in 1998 as a vice admiral.

Koenig graduated high school in 1958. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Brigham Young University. He received his Medical Degree from Baylor University College of Medicine and was certified in general pediatrics and pediatric hematology-oncology. Koenig has served as a general medical officer, residency training program director, department chairman, and director of medical services. In June 1984, he became executive officer of Naval Hospital Portsmouth, Virginia. From July 1985 through June 1987, he was commanding officer, Naval Hospital, San Diego, California.

He assumed command of Naval Health Sciences Education and Training Command, Bethesda, MD in July 1987. His staff tours included positions as Director, Health Care Operations in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) for Health Services Operations. Koenig served as Deputy Surgeon General of the Navy from 1994 to June 1995. His personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Gold Star, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal.