Franz Machon
Franz Machen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 March 1918 Kattowitz, Poland |
| Died | 1968 (aged 50) Thanet, Kent, England |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service | Kriegsmarine |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Matrosengefreiter |
| Battles / wars | Battle of the Atlantic |
| Awards | None |
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.