Louie's Early Life
What sport changed Louie’s life and kept him out of trouble?
running / track
Louie served in which branch of the military during World War II?
Army (Air Corps)
What country captured Louie and Phil?
Japan
What did Louie use to cope with PTSD?
drinking
Which word means "a person who revolts against the government"?
insurgent
What did Louie begin doing at age 5?
smoking
Who was the pilot of Louie's crew?
Russell Allen Phillips
What was the nickname of the cruel prison guard Mutsuhiro Watanabe?
"The Bird"
Which evangelist changed Louie's heart?
Billy Graham
Which word means "to maintain, uphold, or defend something"?
vindicate
How did Louie feel when he started running?
He hated it.
Which survivor died while stranded at sea?
Frances McNamara (Mac)
What was the name of the first place Louie and Phil were sent?
Execution Island
What was Louie's initial attitude towards "The Bird"?
He wanted to kill "The Bird."
Which word means "a person without moral principles"?
miscreant
Before becoming a runner, Louie often got into trouble doing what illegal activity?
stealing
What was the key to survival after a plane crash?
getting to the life raft
Who was the first person to show kindness to Louie and Phil?
a doctor nicknamed "The Quack"
What did Louie eventually do that shocked everyone?
He forgave "The Bird."
Which word means "enjoying the company of others"?
gregarious
Which Olympic race was Louie’s event?
the 5,000 meter
What was the greatest risk to crews flying B-24s?
mechanical failure / malfunction
Name one way prisoners maintained dignity and resistance in the camps.
They helped each other when necessary. They quietly resisted the guards. They banded together to fight against the guards.
How old was Louie when he died in 2014?
He was in his 90s.
Which word means "liable to sudden and unpredictable change"?
erratic