7933: Ken Okura

Ken Okura

He was born on 18 October 1920. He is also listed as Kihaku Okura. He was a millhand employed by B.C. Pulp & Paper Company. His family includes Tomi Okura (mother; nee Tomi Miyamoto) and Sakichi Okura (father). His home address is listed as First Avenue, Rural Route, No. 1, Hammond, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Hope, BC.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	18 October 1920
Nationality	Canadian born
Locations after uprooting	Hope, BC
Locations before uprooting	Hammond

Reel	C-9378 (1581-1585)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	7933
Name	Ken Okura

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7933: Ken Okura

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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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