Jack Takayesu
He was born on 22 December 1920. His name is also listed as Shigeo Takayesu. He was a mill worker employed by Pacific Mills Limited, Ocean Falls, BC. His family includes Kaoru Takayesu (mother; nee Kaoru Taeeuchi) and Taru Takayesu (father). His home address is listed as 1023 McLean Drive, Vancouver, BC. Ocean Falls, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Three Valley, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Jack |
| Surname | Takayesu |
| Regularized Name | Jack Takayesu |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2848 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Three Valley, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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