Louis Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917, in Olean, New York, to Anthony Zamperini and Louise Dossi, both native to Verona in northern Italy. He had an older brother named Pete and two younger sisters, Virginia and Sylvia.

Dec 18, 2014 · Born in January 1917 to Italian immigrant parents, Zamperini spent his youth as one of Torrance, California’s most notorious troublemakers. A smoker at age 5 and a drinker by 8, he built an...

Louis Zamperini was born on 26 January 1917 at Olean, New York. His parents, father Anthony Zamperini and mother Louise Dossi were from Italy. He was the couple’s second child. Louis Zamperini had an older brother named Pete and sisters named Sylvia and Virginia.

Jul 14, 2018 · Louis Zamperini was born January 26, 1917 in Olean, New York, to Anthony and Louise Zamperini. He had an older brother Pete, and two younger sisters, Virginia and Sylvia. The family moved to Torrance, California in 1919, where Louis attended Torrance High School.

Louis Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917 in Olean, Cattagaugus County, New York. He came from humble beginnings as the second son of Italian immigrant Anthony Zamperini and Louise Dossi. Anthony and Louise worked to better their lives. Here is …

Nov 11, 2014 · Louis Silvie Zamperini was born to Italian immigrant parents on January 26, 1917, in the town of Olean, New York. Growing up in Torrance, California, Zamperini ran track at Torrance High School...

Jul 2, 2014 · Louis Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917, in Olean, New York, to Anthony Zamperini and Louise Dossi, both native to Verona in northern Italy. He had an older brother named Pete and two younger sisters, Virginia and Sylvia.

Jul 2, 2014 · "Louie" Zamperini was born January 26, 1917, in Olean, New York, to Italian immigrants Anthony Zamperini and Louise Dossi. He had an older brother named Pete and two younger sisters, Virginia and Sylvia. The family moved to Torrance, California, in 1919, where Louis attended Torrance High School.

Dec 12, 2024 · Louis Zamperini was born to Italian immigrant parents Anthony and Louise Zamperini. The family moved to Torrance, California, where young Louis’s early years were shaped by poverty and the challenges of assimilation.

Mar 4, 2019 · Born in Olean, New York on January 26, 1917, Louis Zamperini was raised in Torrance, California. His parents, Anthony and Louise, were Italian immigrants who did not speak English. Louis' Italian heritage made him the victim of bullies in school, and for years he acted out with petty delinquent crimes.