Masaji Takaoka
He was born on 7 June 1895. He was a shingle mill labourer employed by Meickers Shingle Mill, Dewdney, BC. He was also a farm labourer. His family includes Shige Takaoka (mother; nee Shige Iwata) and Kumaji Takaoka (father). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, Hurd Road, Mission City, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Nobleford, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Masaji |
| Surname | Takaoka |
| Regularized Name | Masaji Takaoka |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2659 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Nobleford, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Mission City |
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