5483: James Ozema

James Ozema

He was born in 1906. He is also listed in the files as Masami Ozema. He was a porter employed by Harrison Hot Springs Hotel, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. His family includes Michu Ozema (mother), Torakichi Ozema (father), Shinobu Ozema [possibly Shieu Ozema] (wife; in Japan), and Iwawo Ozema (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as 259 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC and Harrison Hot Springs, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Schreiber, ON.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	1906
Nationality	Japanese national
Locations after uprooting	Schreiber, ON
Locations before uprooting	Vancouver Harrison Hot Springs

Reel	C-9359 (307-311)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	5483
Name	James Ozema

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Title

5483: James Ozema

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap

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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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