Torao Kotani
He was born on 12 April 1914. He was a type setter employed by Daily News at 544 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Shima Kotani (mother; nee Shima Kakino) and Kumataro Kotani (father). His home address is listed as 306 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Taylor Lake, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Torao |
| Surname | Kotani |
| Regularized Name | Torao Kotani |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12828 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Taylor Lake, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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