Isami Okamoto
He was born on 22 May 1911. He was a dry cleaner employed by Togo Cleaners, 961 North Park Street, Victoria, BC. His family includes Misu Okamoto (mother; nee Misu Takimoto), Shinkichi Okamoto (father) and Tatsue Okamoto (wife; nee Tatsue Mitani). His home address is listed as 3443 Whittier Avenue, Victoria, BC. 3514 West 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Taber, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Isami |
| Surname | Okamoto |
| Regularized Name | Isami Okamoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 485 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Taber, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Victoria |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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