Kazuta Ryoji
He was born on 10 February 1900. He name is also listed as Kazuta Tahei Ryoji. He was a farmer and mill hand employed by the Maple Ridge Lumber Company. His family includes Tani Ryoji (mother; nee Tani Tsuboyi), Tahei Kuzuta (father), Setsu Ryoji (wife; nee Setsu Moriyama), Lumie Ryoji (daughter), and Haruo Ryoji (son). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, Whonnock, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Kazuta |
| Surname | Ryoji |
| Regularized Name | Kazuta Ryoji |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6991 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Whonnock |
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Terminology
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