Tosaku Wakabayashi
He was born on 28 June 1902. He was a millhand employed by McLean Lumber Company, Port Alberni, BC. His family includes Fuyo Wakabayashi (mother; nee Fuyo Yamaye), Toma Wakabayashi (father), Moto Wakabayashi (wife; nee Moto Fukuda), Michie Wakabayashi (daughter), and Shigeru Wakabayashi (son). His home address is listed as PO Box 393, Port Alberni, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Shanty Bay, ON and Hamilton, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Tosaku |
| Surname | Wakabayashi |
| Regularized Name | Tosaku Wakabayashi |
| Custodian Identification Number | 514 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Shanty Bay, ON |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Hamilton, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Alberni |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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