Gene Markey
Gene Markey | |
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Hedy Lamarr and Gene Markey, 1939 | |
| Born | Eugene Willford Markey December 11, 1895 Jackson, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 1980 (aged 84) Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 1 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | 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.