Tamotsu Okamoto
He was born on 31 October 1915. He was a logger employed by the Mayo Lumber Company. His family includes Misu Okamoto (mother; nee Misu Takamoto), and Shiokichi Okamoto (father). His home address is listed as 3443 Whittier Avenue, Victoria, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to London, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Tamotsu |
| Surname | Okamoto |
| Regularized Name | Tamotsu Okamoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 753 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | London, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Victoria |
Collections
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Terminology
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