Iwao Taniwa
He was born on 25 June 1919. He was a millhand employed by Victoria Lumber & Manufacturing Company Limited, Chemainus, BC. His family includes Naka Taniwa (mother; nee Naka Jofu), and Risaburo Taniwa (father). His home address is listed as Chemainus, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Iwao |
| Surname | Taniwa |
| Regularized Name | Iwao Taniwa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 5188 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Chemainus |
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