Yoshimasa Yamaoka
He was born on 21 October 1922. He was a mechanic employed by Great Northern Cannery, West Vancouver, BC. His family includes Take Yamaoka (mother; nee Take Kagimoto), and Wahichiro Yamaoka (father). His home address is listed as Sherman P.O., West Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Cambie Siding, BC and Brantford, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Yoshimasa |
| Surname | Yamaoka |
| Regularized Name | Yoshimasa Yamaoka |
| Custodian Identification Number | 3760 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Cambie Siding, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Brantford, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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