James Ozema
He was born in 1906. He is also listed in the files as Masami Ozema. He was a porter employed by Harrison Hot Springs Hotel, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. His family includes Michu Ozema (mother), Torakichi Ozema (father), Shinobu Ozema [possibly Shieu Ozema] (wife; in Japan), and Iwawo Ozema (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as 259 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC and Harrison Hot Springs, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Schreiber, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | James |
| Surname | Ozema |
| Regularized Name | James Ozema |
| Custodian Identification Number | 5483 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Schreiber, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Harrison Hot Springs |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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