Yonezo Okita
He was born on 12 December 1919. He was a farm hand employed by his father-in-law. His family includes Riki Okita (mother), Yonekichi Okita (father), and Yeiko Okita (wife; nee Yeiko Ito), and Tomiko Okita (daughter). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Nobleford, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Yonezo |
| Surname | Okita |
| Regularized Name | Yonezo Okita |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7250 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Nobleford, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
Collections
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Terminology
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