Yoshiharu Otsuka

Yoshiharu Otsuka

He was born on 10 June 1913. He was a millhand. His family includes Tomi Ohtsuka [possibly Tomi Oktsuka] (mother), Washiro Ohtsuka [possibly Washiro Otsuka] (father), Ayako Otsuka (wife; nee Ayako Amemori) and Yoshime Otsuka [also listed as Yoshimi Otsuka] (daughter). His home address is listed as Vancouver, BC. Mission, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Princeton, BC and Kapuskasing, ON.

Metadata

ForenameYoshiharu
SurnameOtsuka
Regularized NameYoshiharu Otsuka
Custodian Identification Number15559
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Princeton, BC
Residence (after uprooting)Kapuskasing, ON
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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Terminology

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