Henry Ozamoto
He was born on 23 September 1921. He is also listed as Henry Shigeki Ozamoto. He was a millhand employed by Hammond Cedar Company, Hammond, BC. His family includes Asa Ozamoto (grandmother), Moroku Ozamoto (grandfather), Miyoko Eto (mother; nee Miyoko Ozamoto) and Kikuhei Eto (father). His home address is listed as 2692 22nd Avenue, Rural Route, No. 1, Haney, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Moss Springs, MB.
Metadata
| Forename | Henry |
| Surname | Ozamoto |
| Regularized Name | Henry Ozamoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 4803 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Moss Springs, MB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Haney |
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