Tommy Okada
He was born on 17 September 1918. He is also listed in the files as Tommy Edward Okada. He was a sawmill hand employed by V.L. and M. Lumber Company, Chemainus, BC. His family includes Miki Okada (mother; nee Miki Mizuta), and Bukichi Okada [possibly Bunkichi Okada] (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 125, Chemainus, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Tommy |
| Surname | Okada |
| Regularized Name | Tommy Okada |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6363 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Chemainus |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
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