5415: Tomematsu Nakatsu

5415: Tomematsu Nakatsu

Tomematsu Nakatsu

He was born on 3 December 1906. He was born as Tomematsu Nishi and was adopted into his wife’s family. He was a self-employed fisherman. His family includes Gen Nishi (mother; nee Gen Maede), Yoshimatsu Nishi (father), Kimiyo Nakatsu (wife), Masami Nakatsu (son), Toru Nakatsu (son), Mieko Nakatsu [possibly Mieko Nakatsu] (daughter), and Kenneth Nakatsu (son). His home address is listed as Sunnyside Cannery, Skeena, BC and P.O. Box 103, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
Sex M
Date of Birth 03 December 1906
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
Greenwood, BC
Reel
C-9356 (1902-2003)
Type Person
Custodian Number 5415
Name Tomematsu Nakatsu

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5415: Tomematsu Nakatsu

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap
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