753: Tamotsu Okamoto

753: Tamotsu Okamoto

Tamotsu Okamoto

He was born on 31 October 1915. He was a logger employed by the Mayo Lumber Company. His family includes Misu Okamoto (mother; nee Misu Takamoto), and Shiokichi Okamoto (father). His home address is listed as 3443 Whittier Avenue, Victoria, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to London, ON.
Sex M
Date of Birth 31 October 1915
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
London, ON
Locations before uprooting
Victoria
Reel
C-9311 (715-729)
Type Person
Custodian Number 753
Name Tamotsu Okamoto
Dates
Not Before: 01 April 1942
Not After: 22 December 1943

Metadata

Title

753: Tamotsu Okamoto

Credits

Metadata Author: Nathaniel Hayes
Metadata Author: Alex Yodistra
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