Takashi Sawayama
He is also listed as Tommy Sawayama. He was born on 18 October 1919. He was a labourer employed by Hammond Cedar Company. His family includes Genzo Sawayama (father) and Natsu Sawayama (mother; nee Natsu Nakayama). He lived in Port Hammond, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Vernon, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Takashi |
| Surname | Sawayama |
| Regularized Name | Takashi Sawayama |
| Custodian Identification Number | 11769 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Vernon, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Hammond |
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Terminology
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