Kaoru Okabayashi
He was born on 02 November, 1896. He was a shingle cutter employed by Capilano Shingle Company. His family includes Yuki Okabayashi (mother), Katsutaro Okabayashi (father), Haruyuki Okabayashi (wife; nee Haruyuki Okbayashi; deceased), Haruka Okabayashi (daughter; in Japan) and Nieka Okbayashi (daughter; in Japan). His home address is listed as Capilano Shingle Company, Hatzic Lake, BC. Stave Falls, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Nipigon Lake Timber Company, Beardmore ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Kaoru |
| Surname | Okabayashi |
| Regularized Name | Kaoru Okabayashi |
| Custodian Identification Number | 9257 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Hatzic Lake |
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