Kouyou Okihiro

Kouyou Okihiro

He was born on 20 May 1912. He was a mill hand employed by Mohawk Lumber Company, New Westminster, BC. His family includes Chise Okihiro (mother; nee Chise Sasaki) and Masukichi Okihiro (father). His home address is listed as 148 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.

Metadata

ForenameKouyou
SurnameOkihiro
Regularized NameKouyou Okihiro
Custodian Identification Number2331
NationalityUnited States
Residence (after uprooting)Toronto, ON
Residence (before uprooting)New Westminster

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