Masao Takagaki
He was born on 8 September 1911. He was a self-employed carpenter and fisherman. His family includes Yasu Takagaki (mother; nee Yasu Saito), Harumatsu Takagaki (father), Miyae Takagaki [possibly Miyoe Takagaki] (wife; nee Miyae Suzuki or Miyoe Suzuki; deceased), Kimiye Takagaki [possibly Kimiyo Takagaki] (daughter), and Haruyo Takagaki (daughter). His home address is listed as Box 314, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Montreal, QC.
Metadata
| Forename | Masao |
| Surname | Takagaki |
| Regularized Name | Masao Takagaki |
| Custodian Identification Number | 3867 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Montreal, QC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
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