Yoshikazu Karatsu
He was born on 08 November 1921. He was a logger employed by Capilano Shingle Company. His family includes Sen Karatsu (mother; nee Sen Kushida) and Naoichi Karatsu (father). His home address is listed as Capilano Shingle Company, Hatzic, BC. Clayouyot, BC; Haney, BC and Whonnock, BC are listed as a former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Griffin Lake, BC; Taft, BC and New Denver, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Yoshikazu |
| Surname | Karatsu |
| Regularized Name | Yoshikazu Karatsu |
| Custodian Identification Number | 9354 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Griffin Lake, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Taft, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Hatzic |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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