Tomoichi Furukawa
He was born on 22 October 1943. He was a shingle cutter employed by Bob Cameron, Steelhead, BC. His family includes Kiyo Furukawa (mother; nee Kiyo Harada) and Torahei Furukawa (father). His home address is listed as 7th Street, Steelhead, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC. He died at Tashme, BC on 11 November 1944.
Metadata
| Forename | Tomoichi |
| Surname | Furukawa |
| Regularized Name | Tomoichi Furukawa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 9361 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steelhead |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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