Moritaro Okano
He was born on 1 December 1891. He was a fisherman employed by Nelson Bros. Cannery, Prince Rupert, BC. His family includes Masako Okano (wife; Masako Murakami; deceased). His home address is listed as Nelson Bros, Prince Rupert, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Yard Creek Camp, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Moritaro |
| Surname | Okano |
| Regularized Name | Moritaro Okano |
| Custodian Identification Number | 5911 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Yard Creek Camp, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Prince Rupert |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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