Gene Markey

Gene Markey
Hedy Lamarr and Gene Markey, 1939
Born
Eugene Willford Markey

(1895-12-11)December 11, 1895
DiedMay 1, 1980(1980-05-01) (aged 84)
Resting placeLexington Cemetery
Spouses
(m. 1932; div. 1937)
(m. 1939; div. 1941)
(m. 1946; div. 1950)
(m. 1952)
Children1
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
United States Navy
Years of service1918, 1920–56 (37 years)
RankLieutenant (Army)
Rear Admiral (Navy)
Battles / warsWorld War I

World War II

AwardsLegion 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.