Yoshizo Irizawa
He was born on 10 December 1897. He was a mill hand employed by Fernridge Lumber Company, Haney, BC. His family includes Torou Irizawa (mother; nee Torou Keian; in Japan), Fusozo Irizawa (father; deceased at time of file), Ayako Irizawa (wife), Kazuo Irizawa (son), Sanaye Irizawa (daughter), and Yoshizo Irizawa (brother). His home address is listed as 15th Road, Rural Route No. 1, Haney, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC. His listed seized property includes the house he was renting, tools, a gramophone and records, a bicycle, cultural items including a shrine, and household belongings.
Metadata
| Forename | Yoshizo |
| Surname | Irizawa |
| Regularized Name | Yoshizo Irizawa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6950 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Haney |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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