3716: George Obokata
George Obokata
He was born on 19 November 1915. He was a logger employed by Sterling Lumber Company,
Vancouver, BC. His family includes Miyo Obotaka (mother; nee Miyo Otsuka), and James
Risaburo Obokata (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 40, Coombs, BC and
2116 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Langton, ON.
| Sex | M |
| Date of Birth | 19 November 1915 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Locations after uprooting |
Langton, ON
|
| Locations before uprooting |
Coombs
Vancouver
|
| Reel |
C-9338
(1148-1161)
|
| Type | Person |
| Custodian Number | 3716 |
| Name | George Obokata |
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3716: George Obokata
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