Tokunaga Nakai
He was born on 1 February 1916. He was a fisherman employed by Canadian Fishing Company, Steveston, BC. His family includes Fujino Nakai (mother), Toro Nakai (father), Matsue Nakai (wife; nee Matsue Koshiba), and Keiko Nakai (daughter). His home address is listed as 7th Avenue, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Headingley, MB.
Metadata
| Forename | Tokunaga |
| Surname | Nakai |
| Regularized Name | Tokunaga Nakai |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2753 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Headingley, MB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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