After the war, he was promoted to rear admiral and he officially retired from the Navy on February 27, 1956. He was highly decorated; among his awards were the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with Combat V (for leading a reconnaissance mission in the Solomon Islands in 1942), a Navy Commendation Medal, Italy's Star of Solidarity, and France's Legion of Honor. During World War II, Markey became good friends with Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma.
Following the war, he was promoted to rear admiral and retired from the Navy on February 27, 1956. He received numerous honors; among them were the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with Combat V (for leading a reconnaissance mission in the Solomon Islands during World War II), a Navy Commendation Medal, Italy's Solidarity Star, and France's Legion of Honor. During World War II, Markey became good friends with Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma.