6981: Robert Kosaka

6981: Robert Kosaka

Robert Kosaka

He was born on 11 October 1916. He also went by the name Jiro Kosaka. He was a farmer employed by his father. His family includes Riyu Kosaka (mother; nee Riyu Furumori), Waichiro Kosaka (father), Hatsue Kosaka (wife; nee Hatsue Murakami), Margaret Kosaka [also listed as Akiko Kosaka] (daughter), Mary Ann Kosaka [also listed as Keiko Kosaka] (daughter), and Ruby Kosaka (daughter). His home address is listed as 17th Avenue, 15th Road, Rural Route No. 1, Haney, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Taylor Lake, BC and East Lillooet, BC.
Sex M
Date of Birth 11 October 1916
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Taylor Lake, BC
East Lillooet, BC
Locations before uprooting
Haney
Reel
C-9371 (20-104)
Type Person
Custodian Number 6981
Name Robert Kosaka
Dates
Not Before: 02 May 1942
Not After: 15 March 1950

Metadata

Title

6981: Robert Kosaka

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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