848: Junji Matsushita

848: Junji Matsushita

Junji Matsushita

He was born on 15 September 1913. He was a fisherman and boat builder. His family includes Kiriye Matsushita (mother; nee Kiriye Tamaishi) and Yohei Matsushita (father). His home address is listed as Cassiar Cannery, Skeena River, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC; 2060 Plymouth Grove, Montreal, QC and Dresden, ON.
Sex M
Date of Birth 15 September 1913
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Tashme, BC
Montreal, QC
Dresden, ON
Locations before uprooting
Skeena River
Reel
C-9312 (1268-1287)
Type Person
Custodian Number 848
Name Junji Matsushita
Dates
Not Before: 27 March 1942
Not After: 28 August 1946

Metadata

Title

848: Junji Matsushita

Credits

Metadata Author: Nathaniel Hayes
Metadata Author: Emiko Newman
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