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
        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.