Yeiichi Obana
He was born on 25 February 1920. He was a millhand employed by Pacific Pine Company Limited. His family includes Kane Obana (mother; nee Kane Yamasaki) and Kamejiro Obana (father). He lived in White Rock, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Nakusp, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Yeiichi |
| Surname | Obana |
| Regularized Name | Yeiichi Obana |
| Custodian Identification Number | 3320 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Nakusp, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | White Rock |
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