Iwao Matsumoto
He was born on 12 May 1917. His name is also listed as Iwao Roy Matsumoto. He was a self-employed gardener. His family includes Tsuyako Matsumoto (mother; nee Tsuyako Sumi), Gen Matsumoto (father), and Yoji Matsumoto (brother). His home address is listed as 1882 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Earl Smith Construction Company, Hamilton, ON; Petawawa, ON; Angler, ON; and 44 Leonard Avenue, Toronto, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Iwao |
| Surname | Matsumoto |
| Regularized Name | Iwao Matsumoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 553 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Hamilton, ON |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Petawawa, ON |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Angler, ON |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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