Masao Tanaka (2)
He was born on 9 January 1913. He was a fisherman employed by B.C. Packers, Steveston, BC. His family includes Masaye Tanaka (mother; nee Masaye Nakata), Matsuzo Tanaka (father), Teruye Tanaka (wife; nee Teruye Uyeyama). His home address is listed as Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Whitemouth, MB and Grand Forks, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 2 October 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Masao |
| Surname | Tanaka (2) |
| Regularized Name | Masao Tanaka (2) |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2292 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Whitemouth, MB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Grand Forks, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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