4989: Shigeto Okada

4989: Shigeto Okada

Shigeto Okada

He was born on 16 October 1909. He was a fisherman employed by B.C. Packers, Steveston, BC. His family includes Hatsuyo Okada (mother; nee Hatsuyo Sakyrai or Hatsuyo Sakurai), Kiwazo Okada (father), and Katsuko Okada (wife; nee Katsuko Iwasaki). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 215, 7th Avenue & Chatham, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Raymond, AB.
Sex M
Date of Birth 16 October 1909
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Raymond, AB
Locations before uprooting
Steveston
Reel
C-9350 (1967-2002)
Type Person
Custodian Number 4989
Name Shigeto Okada

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4989: Shigeto Okada

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap
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