1306: Kanji Oikawa
Kanji Oikawa
Oikawa was born on 23 September 1886. He was a sawmill hand employed by Fraser Mills
at New Westminster, BC. His family includes Minoru Oikawa (wife; in Japan), Kangetsuro
Oikawa (son; in Japan), Hiyoko Oikawa (daughter; in Japan). His parents are listed
as deceased at time of file and their names are not provided. His home address is
listed as a bunkhouse at Fraser Mills, New Westminster, BC. 538 Powell Street is listed
as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Winona, ON on 20 October 1942 and
was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946. He stated that he gave all of his property, except
a gramophone, to the Salvation Army. He requested to have the gramophone shipped to
him.
Sex | M |
Date of Birth | 23 September 1886 |
Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
Locations after uprooting |
Winona, ON
|
Date exiled to Japan | 17 June 1946 |
Locations before uprooting |
New Westminster
|
Reel |
C-9317
(212-223)
|
Type | Person |
Custodian Number | 1306 |
Name | Kanji Oikawa |
Dates |
Not Before:
01 April 1942
Not After:
06 October 1949
|
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1306: Kanji Oikawa
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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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