Masaru Okamura
He was born on 4 May 1914. He was a logger employed by Stave Lake Cedar Company, Dewdey, BC. His family includes Sai Okamura (mother; nee Sai Fujii) and Isaburo Okamura (father). His home address is listed as Mission, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB and Kipp, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Masaru |
| Surname | Okamura |
| Regularized Name | Masaru Okamura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2549 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lethbridge, AB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kipp, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Mission |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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