Koichi Chiba
He was born on 14 February 1906. He was a mill hand employed by Hammond Cedar Company, Port Hammond, BC. His family includes Hanayo Chiba (mother; nee Hanayo Ito), Zenshichi Chiba (father), and Fukuyo Chiba (wife; nee Fukuyo Kawamoto). His home address is listed as Hunter Road, Port Hammond, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Rainbow Ranch, Okanagan Centre, BC and Vernon, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Koichi |
| Surname | Chiba |
| Regularized Name | Koichi Chiba |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7260 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Okanagan Centre, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Vernon, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Hammond |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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