Asakichi Sakamoto
He was born on 30 March 1890. He was a fisherman employed by Cassiar Company. His family includes Kimi Sakamoto [also listed as Kimiko Sakamoto] (wife), Michiko Sakamoto (daughter), and Eriko Sakamoto (daughter). His home address is listed as Cassiar Cannery, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan City, BC and was exiled to Japan on 2 October 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Asakichi |
| Surname | Sakamoto |
| Regularized Name | Asakichi Sakamoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2204 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan City, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Cassiar Cannery |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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