Franz Machon Military person

Matrosengefreiter Franz Machon (polish Franciszek Machoń) (born March 18, 1918) 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, Franz agreed to help the United States Navy observe behaviour characteristics of fellow German P.O.W.s.

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Franz Machon
Birth dateMarch 18, 1918
Birth place
Katowice

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allegianceNazi Germany
military operations
Battle of the Atlantic
military branch
Kriegsmarine
service start1939
service end1945

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