Gentaro Watari
He was born on 3 December 1899. He was a baker employed by Burrard Bakery, 209 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC and a sawmill worker employed by Powell Lumber Company. His family includes Hatsuye Watari (wife), Katsumi Watari (son), and Yuriko Watari (daughter). His home address is listed as 625 East 15th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Gentaro |
| Surname | Watari |
| Regularized Name | Gentaro Watari |
| Custodian Identification Number | 14862 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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