Saichi Tamoto
He was born on 9 October 1917. He was a fisherman employed by A.B.C. Packing Company, Steveston, BC. His family includes Tori Tamoto (mother; nee Tori Okano) and Toyokichi Tamoto (father). His home address is listed as Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Three Valley, BC and Midway, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Saichi |
| Surname | Tamoto |
| Regularized Name | Saichi Tamoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2167 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Three Valley, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Midway, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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