Tosuo Ohama
He was born on 17 November 1908. He is also listed as Kinji Ohama. He was a self-employed farmer and horseman. His family includes Kimi Ohama (mother; nee Kimi Inouye), Kinji Ohama (father), Mary Ohama [also listed as Harue Ohama] (wife; nee Mary Harue Hiji), June Ohama [also listed as Hanae Ohama] (daughter), and Kathleen Ohama [also listed as Hanako Ohama] (daughter). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Coaldale, AB and Raymond, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Tosuo |
| Surname | Ohama |
| Regularized Name | Tosuo Ohama |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6049 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Coaldale, AB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Raymond, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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