1434: Kurazo Tsurui

Kurazo Tsurui

Tsurui was born on 16 January 1884. He was a cook at, and part owner with wife of, the restaurant at 237 1/2 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Toyo Tsurui (wife). He lived at 237 1/2 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC and was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC, where he died on 14 May 1943. His listed seized property includes: restaurant furniture and other belongings.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	16 January 1884
Date of Death	14 May 1943
Nationality	Japanese national
Locations after uprooting	New Denver, BC
Locations before uprooting	Vancouver

Reel	C-9319 (745-752)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	1434
Name	Kurazo Tsurui
Dates	Not Before: 20 March 1942 Not After: 01 June 1947

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1434: Kurazo Tsurui

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Source: Library and Archives Canada, Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property Fonds, C-3 Business Records

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