Kisaku Matsuoka

Kisaku Matsuoka

He was born on 9 January 1880. He was a cook. His family includes Emo Matsuoka (former wife; nee Emo Koba; in Japan). 326 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.

Metadata

ForenameKisaku
SurnameMatsuoka
Regularized NameKisaku Matsuoka
Custodian Identification Number15414
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)New Denver, BC
LabelExiled to Japan
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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Terminology

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