Tamotsu Kaga
He was born on 23 June 1924. He was a sawmill hand employed by Royston Lumber Company, Cumberland, BC. His family includes Miya Kaga (mother; nee Miya Sute) and Natsugoro Kaga (father). His home address is listed as Cumberland, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Popoff Farms, Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Tamotsu |
| Surname | Kaga |
| Regularized Name | Tamotsu Kaga |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7295 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Cumberland |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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