Ritsuko Utsunomiya
She was born on 20 September 1918. Her maiden name is Ritsuko Takashima. She was a housewife. Her family includes Tsugiko Takashima (Tsugiko Tsutsui), Tetsuzo Takashima (father), Yasuichi Utsunomiya (husband), and Keiko Utsunomiya [also listed as Keiko Jane Utsunomiya] (daughter). Her home address is listed as 2446 1st Avenue, Port Hammond, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Ritsuko |
| Surname | Utsunomiya |
| Regularized Name | Ritsuko Utsunomiya |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6104 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Hammond |
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Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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