1292: Nobutaro Okazaki

1292: Nobutaro Okazaki

Nobutaro Okazaki

Okazaki was born 1 August 1879. He was a logger employed by Suzuki Camp, Stillwater, BC. His family includes Natsu Okazaki (wife; deceased), Katsumasa Okazaki (son) and Masatoshi Okazaki (son). His mother and father are listed only as deceased. Both of his sons were interned in Ontario. His home address was Room #10, Dunlevy Rooms at 143 Dunlevy Street, Vancouver, BC. He lived here with his son Katsumasa Okazaki. He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC. In Sandon he lived at the Old Men’s Home. His listed seized property includes household belongings. He held a life insurance policy with Canadian Mutual Benefit Association, Vancouver, BC.
Sex M
Date of Birth 01 August 1879
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
Sandon, BC
Locations before uprooting
Vancouver
Reel
C-9317 (51-60)
Type Person
Custodian Number 1292
Name Nobutaro Okazaki
Dates
Not Before: 01 April 1942
Not After: 11 April 1949

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1292: Nobutaro Okazaki

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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