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Louis Zamperini

This person was born in New York in 1917 and moved to Torrance, California, during childhood.

Mutsuhiro Watanabe

This person worked as a corporal and prison guard during World War II and was known for being especially brutal.

Allen Phillips

This person survived the crash, but had a bad head wound, survived captivity, and was later returned to Indiana.

Bill Harris

This person was a Marine officer and a prisoner who organized a system for intelligence gathering.

Pete Zamperini

This person was faithful and supportive and was successful in both school and sports.

Louise Zamperini

This person was a devoted mother and an Italian immigrant who spoke little English at home.

Cynthia Applewhite

This person was charming and beautiful and had a religious experience after getting married.

Jimmie Sasaki

This person may have been spying for the Japanese and was a translator for prisoners being interrogated.

Charleton Cuppernell

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