Gene Markey | |
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Born | Eugene Willford Markey December 11, 1895 Jackson, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | May 1, 1980 Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | (aged 84)
Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
Spouses | |
Children | 1 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army United States Navy |
Years of service | 1918, 1920–56 (37 years) |
Rank | Lieutenant (Army) Rear Admiral (Navy) |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star w/Combat "V" Legion of Honor (France) Star of Solidarity (Italy) Navy Commendation Medal |
Eugene Willford "Gene" Markey (December 11, 1895 – May 1, 1980) was an American writer, producer, screenwriter, and highly decorated naval officer.