Yoshiharu Okimi

Yoshiharu Okimi

He was born on 4 September 1921. He was a self-employed storekeeper. His family includes Tomi Okimi (mother; nee Tomi Hashimoto), and Mitsujiro Okimi (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 607, 45 Moncton Street, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Hamilton, ON.

Metadata

ForenameYoshiharu
SurnameOkimi
Regularized NameYoshiharu Okimi
Custodian Identification Number4982
NationalityCanadian born
Residence (after uprooting)Hamilton, ON
Residence (before uprooting)Steveston

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Terminology

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