Harry Okada

Harry Okada

He was born on 3 March 1925. His name is also listed as Harry Kaoru Okada. He was a student at Britannia High School, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Tsune Okada (mother) and Tadaichi Okada (father). His home address is listed as 19th Avenue, Whonnock, BC. 215 Princess Avenue, Whonnock, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC.

Metadata

ForenameHarry
SurnameOkada
Regularized NameHarry Okada
Custodian Identification Number12588
NationalityCanadian born
Residence (after uprooting)Sandon, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Whonnock

Collections

Custodian Case Files (1)

Terminology

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