6367: Mataharu Otsu

6367: Mataharu Otsu

Mataharu Otsu

He was born on 19 September 1920. He was a logger employed by Mayo Lumber Company, Paldi, BC. His family includes Tsune Otsu (mother; nee Tsune Osawa), and Shinjiro Otsu (father). His home address is listed as Mayo Lumber Company, Paldi, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
Sex M
Date of Birth 19 September 1920
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Toronto, ON
Locations before uprooting
Paldi
Reel
C-9364 (2158-2163)
Type Person
Custodian Number 6367
Name Mataharu Otsu

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6367: Mataharu Otsu

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap
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