Tona Ohama
He was born on 15 August 1912. He was a fisherman. His family includes Kinji Ohama (father), Kimi Ohama (mother; nee Kimi Inouye), Midori Ohama (wife; nee Midori Murakami), and Shoko Ohama (daughter). He lived in Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Brooks, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Tona |
| Surname | Ohama |
| Regularized Name | Tona Ohama |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12018 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Brooks, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
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