Franz Machon

Franz Machen
Born18 March 1918
Kattowitz, Poland
Died1968 (aged 50)
Thanet, Kent, England
AllegianceNazi Germany
Branch Kriegsmarine
Service years1939–1945
RankMatrosengefreiter
ConflictsBattle of the Atlantic
AwardsNone

Matrosengefreiter Franciszek Machoń (18 March 1918 – 1968), known as Franz Machon and later as Frank J. Machon, was the only survivor of the sunken German submarine U-512, and one of few World War II U-boat survivors. His story strikes remarkable similarities with Klaus Bargsten of U-521. After his capture, Machon agreed to help the United States Navy observe behaviour characteristics of fellow German prisoners of war.

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