Eichi Oikawa
He was born on 8 October 1917. He was a self-employed fisherman. His family includes Satsuki Oikawa (mother), Hiyonosuke Oikawa (father), and Sakaye Oikawa (wife; nee Sakuye Yasui). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 970, New Westminster, BC and Dyke Road, Richmond, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC and Birch Island, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Eichi |
| Surname | Oikawa |
| Regularized Name | Eichi Oikawa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 5303 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Birch Island, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Richmond |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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