12893: Roger Obata
Roger Obata
He was born on 20 April 1915. He was an electrical engineer employed by Cansfield
Electrical Works Limited. His family includes Mary Obata [also named in the file as
Tani Obata, possibly Tami Obata] (mother; nee Mary Ishiwata) and Clarence Obata (father;
deceased at time of file). His home addresses are listed as 89 Prince Arthur Avenue,
Toronto, ON and 340 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON. Based on correspondence in the
file, in 1945, he was on active service, stationed at Brantford, ON. In 1946 he was
at Research Section, Camp Ritchie, Maryland, USA. His listed seized property includes
a radio and a combination radio and gramophone.
| Sex | M |
| Date of Birth | 20 April 1915 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Reel |
C-9418
(1821-1838)
|
| Type | Person |
| Custodian Number | 12893 |
| Name | Roger Obata |
| Dates |
Not Before:
20 February 1942
Not After:
06 January 1951
|
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12893: Roger Obata
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