Naohiko Sakamoto
Sakamoto was born on 24 May 1924. He was a fisherman employed by B.C. Packers Limited, Claxton Cannery, Skeena River, BC. His family includes Shizue Sakamoto (mother; nee Shizue Tomizawa) and Unokichi Sakamoto (father). He lived at Claxton Cannery, Skeena River, BC and was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC. His listed seized property includes: fishing equipment.
Metadata
| Forename | Naohiko |
| Surname | Sakamoto |
| Regularized Name | Naohiko Sakamoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1238 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Greenwood, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Skeena River |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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