Yonekazu Kariya
He was born on 22 April 1923. He was a fisherman employed by Gulf of Georgia Canning Company Limited, Steveston, BC. His family includes Yone Kariya (mother; nee Yone Shin) and Sadasuke Kariya (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 288, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Bridge River, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Yonekazu |
| Surname | Kariya |
| Regularized Name | Yonekazu Kariya |
| Custodian Identification Number | 4156 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Bridge River, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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