Ryozo Yano
He was born on 1 May 1887. He was a cook employed by Burns and Jackson Logging Company. His family includes Tome Yano (wife), Yoneko Yano (daughter), Mitsuko Yano (daughter), and Kazuko Yano (daughter). His home address is listed as Wilson Creek, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and was exiled to Japan on 2 August 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Ryozo |
| Surname | Yano |
| Regularized Name | Ryozo Yano |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2124 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Wilson Creek |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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