Kaoru Kobayashi
Kobayashi was born on 07 September 1916. He was a gas station attendant employed by O.A. Hanna, Agent Imperial Oil Company, Steveston, BC. His family includes Tomii Kobayashi (mother; deceased at time of file) and Taiji Kobayashi (father). He lived in Steveston, BC and was forcibly uprooted to Chase, BC. His listed seized property includes: dog; vehicle, a 1934 Ford V8.
Metadata
| Forename | Kaoru |
| Surname | Kobayashi |
| Regularized Name | Kaoru Kobayashi |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1443 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Chase, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
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