Gene Markey
| Gene Markey | |
|---|---|
| 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.