Toru Umetsu

Toru Umetsu

He was born on 4 September 1916. He was a millhand employed by B.C. Pulp Company, Woodfibre, BC. His family includes Suye Umetsu (mother; nee Suye Ando), and Yohei Umetsu (father). His home address is listed as 234 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.

Metadata

ForenameToru
SurnameUmetsu
Regularized NameToru Umetsu
Custodian Identification Number8158
NationalityCanadian born
Residence (after uprooting)Tashme, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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