9354: Yoshikazu Karatsu

9354: Yoshikazu Karatsu

Yoshikazu Karatsu

He was born on 08 November 1921. He was a logger employed by Capilano Shingle Company. His family includes Sen Karatsu (mother; nee Sen Kushida) and Naoichi Karatsu (father). His home address is listed as Capilano Shingle Company, Hatzic, BC. Clayouyot, BC; Haney, BC and Whonnock, BC are listed as a former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Griffin Lake, BC; Taft, BC and New Denver, BC.
Sex M
Date of Birth 08 November 1921
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Griffin Lake, BC
Taft, BC
New Denver, BC
Locations before uprooting
Hatzic
Reel
C-9391 (123-131)
Type Person
Custodian Number 9354
Name Yoshikazu Karatsu

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9354: Yoshikazu Karatsu

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Metadata Author: Lindsey Jacobson
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