Masao Kajiwara
He was born on 6 October 1922. He was a boat builder apprentice employed by Mr. S. Yamanaka, Steveston, BC. His family includes Tsuruyo Kajiwara (mother; nee Tsuruyo Shishido) and Hyozo Kajiwara (father). His home address is listed as House No. 21, Burrard Cannery, Steveston, BC. Lower Capilano, North Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Picture Butte, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Masao |
| Surname | Kajiwara |
| Regularized Name | Masao Kajiwara |
| Custodian Identification Number | 4092 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Picture Butte, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
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