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Place of Birth: Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
About Franz Machon
- Matrosengefreiter Franz Machon (polish Franciszek Machon) (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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