821: George Tomita

821: George Tomita

George Tomita

He was born on 13 September 1921. His name is also listed in the file as George Shotaro Tomita. He was a bank clerk employed by Japan & Canada Trust Savings Company, Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Yuwa Tomita (mother) and Shozo Tomita (father). His home address is listed as 1368 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to 3629 Lorne Crescent Avenue, Montreal, QC; 9777 St. Charles Street, Montreal 12, QC and 7383 Rue de Normanville Street, Montreal, QC.
Sex M
Date of Birth 13 September 1921
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Montreal, QC
Locations before uprooting
Vancouver
Reel
C-9312 (426-440)
Type Person
Custodian Number 821
Name George Tomita
Dates
Not Before: 03 April 1942
Not After: 14 June 1951

Metadata

Title

821: George Tomita

Credits

Metadata Author: Nathaniel Hayes
Metadata Author: Emiko Newman
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