Masao Oikawa
He was born on 28 March 1922. His name is also listed in the file as Kenneth Oikawa. He was a millhand employed by Cannell Lake Operations, Steelehead, BC. His family includes Mitsue Oikawa (mother; Mitsue Abe) and Hachisaburo Oikawa (father). His home address is listed as PO Box 501, Mission, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to 12 Mile Camp, Hope, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Masao |
| Surname | Oikawa |
| Regularized Name | Masao Oikawa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 9294 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Hope, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Mission |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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