1407: Masaji Okano
Masaji Okano
Okano was born on 21 June 1903. He was a fisherman employed by B.C. Packers, Steveston,
BC. His family includes Mine Okano (mother; nee Mine Inaba). His home address is listed
as P.O. Box 72, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Japanese Work Camp, Unit
Four, Three Valley, BC., Giscome, BC, Greenwood, BC, and Eagle Lake Sawmills, Giscome,
BC. His listed seized property includes his boat, the “M.O.” sold to H. Bell-irving
& Company Limited, and a Baby Brownie camera.
| Sex | M |
| Date of Birth | 21 June 1903 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Locations after uprooting |
Three Valley, BC
|
| Locations before uprooting |
Steveston
|
| Reel |
C-9318
(2063-2079)
|
| Type | Person |
| Custodian Number | 1407 |
| Name | Masaji Okano |
| Dates |
Not Before:
04 April 1942
Not After:
04 April 1951
|
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1407: Masaji Okano
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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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