2485: Akira Kato

Akira Kato

He was born in 1918. His name is also listed as Rex Kato. His family includes Nakako Kato (mother; nee Nakako Iwasaki), and Tasaku Kato (father). He was a bookkeeper employed by Empress Cafe, 328 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. His home address is listed as 258 East 46th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to London, ON.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	1918
Nationality	Unknown
Locations after uprooting	London, ON
Locations before uprooting	Vancouver

Reel	C-9329 (2070-2073)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	2485
Name	Akira Kato

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2485: Akira Kato

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks

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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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