553: Iwao Matsumoto

Iwao Matsumoto

He was born on 12 May 1917. His name is also listed as Iwao Roy Matsumoto. He was a self-employed gardener. His family includes Tsuyako Matsumoto (mother; nee Tsuyako Sumi), Gen Matsumoto (father), and Yoji Matsumoto (brother). His home address is listed as 1882 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Earl Smith Construction Company, Hamilton, ON; Petawawa, ON; Angler, ON; and 44 Leonard Avenue, Toronto, ON.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	12 May 1917
Nationality	Canadian born
Locations after uprooting	Hamilton, ON Petawawa, ON Angler, ON Toronto, ON
Locations before uprooting	Vancouver

Reel	C-9308 (810-833)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	553
Name	Iwao Matsumoto
Dates	Not Before: 06 April 1942 Not After: 29 October 1947

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553: Iwao Matsumoto

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Source: Library and Archives Canada, Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property Fonds, C-3 Business Records

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