Shunichi Omotani
He was born on 30 March 1919. He was a millhand employed by Powell Lumber and Fuel Company, Clark Drive, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Aki Omotani (mother; nee Aki Onishi) and Tomotaro Omotani (father). His home address is listed as 1755 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Three Valley, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Shunichi |
| Surname | Omotani |
| Regularized Name | Shunichi Omotani |
| Custodian Identification Number | 535 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Three Valley, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
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Terminology
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