Minosuke Nakata
He was born on 12 February 1893. He was a self-employed fisherman. His family includes Kamekichi Nakata (father), Kiku Nakata (wife; in Japan), Makiyo Nakata (son; in Japan) and Tokiko Nakata (daughter; in Japan). His home address is listed as North Galiano, BC. PO Box 315, Steveston, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Whitemouth, MB; PO Box 66, Elie, MB and Tashme, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Minosuke |
| Surname | Nakata |
| Regularized Name | Minosuke Nakata |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1063 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Whitemouth, MB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Elie, MB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | North Galiano |
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Terminology
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