Megumi Watte
She was born on 20 June 1923 [possibly 26 June 1923]. Her name is also listed as Megumi Mae Watte. She was a store clerk at 2751 Main Street, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Fuji Watte (mother) and Comezo Watte [possibly Komezo Watte or Kamezo Watte] (father. Her home address is listed as 7506 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC. 2751 Main Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Megumi |
| Surname | Watte |
| Regularized Name | Megumi Watte |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12293 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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