Jitaro Sawada
He was born on 24 August 1893. He was a carpenter employed by Nanaimo Shipyard Company, Nanaimo, BC. His family includes Matsu Sawada (mother; nee Matsu Sawada), Kanekichi Sawada (father), Suga Sawada (wife; in Japan), and Harumi Sawada (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as Nanaimo, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Alpine Lodge, Christina Lake, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Jitaro |
| Surname | Sawada |
| Regularized Name | Jitaro Sawada |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1022 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Christina Lake, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Nanaimo |
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Terminology
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