Toshio Yako
He was born on 12 October 1921. He was a formerly a clerk employed by M. Furuya 318-324 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Kira Yako (mother; nee Kira Sugimoto) and Tokuzo Yako (father). His home address is listed as Rural Route 2, Mission City, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Toshio |
| Surname | Yako |
| Regularized Name | Toshio Yako |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1941 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lethbridge, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Mission City |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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