Ryoichi Okada
He was born on 25 October 1903. He was a millhand employed by Victoria Lumber Company, Chemainus, BC. His family includes Kayo Okada (wife), Michiko Okada (daughter), Keiko Okada (daughter), Shizuo Okada (son; born 1943), and Junichi Okada (son). His home address is listed as Chemainus, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and Kapuskasing, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Ryoichi |
| Surname | Okada |
| Regularized Name | Ryoichi Okada |
| Custodian Identification Number | 5191 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kapuskasing, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Chemainus |
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Terminology
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