6965: Ralph Yoshida

6965: Ralph Yoshida

Ralph Yoshida

He was born on 6 October 1903. He is also listed in the file as Ralph Tamitaka Yoshida. He was a farmer. His family includes Sue Yoshida (wife), Jun Yoshida (son; born 9 January 1937), Jane Yoshida [also listed as Sumi Yoshida] (daughter; born 19 June 1939), Emmie Yoshida [also listed as Francis Yoshida] (daughter; born 5 November 1940), and Victor Yoshida [also listed as Ko Yoshida] (son; born 12 April 1942). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, 22 Road, Haney, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and was exiled to Japan on 2 August 1946. His listed seized property includes a sewing machine, cultural items including a set of festival dolls, tools, and household belongings.
Sex M
Date of Birth 06 October 1903
Nationality Japanese national
Locations after uprooting
Tashme, BC
Date exiled to Japan 02 August 1946
Locations before uprooting
Haney
Reel
C-9370 (1214-1251)
Type Person
Custodian Number 6965
Name Ralph Yoshida
Dates
Not Before: 02 May 1942
Not After: 27 May 1948

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Title

6965: Ralph Yoshida

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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