1082: Kayzi Nishio

1082: Kayzi Nishio

Kayzi Nishio

He was born on 21 September 1922. He was a student and he was employed as a sawmill hand at Billmor Sawmills in Prince Rupert, BC. His family members are Arakichi Nishio (father), and Tsuma Nishio (mother; nee Tsuma Yano). He lived at Sub. P.O. #1 Seal Cove, Prince Rupert, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Cyril DeWitt, Rural Route No. 1, Eberts, Con. 5 Baldoon Road, Dover Township, Ontario. His listed seized property includes household belongings, a guitar, and two cameras listed with greater detail on his father’s case file that were stored at the Custodian warehouse.
Sex M
Date of Birth 21 September 1922
Nationality Canadian born
Locations before uprooting
Prince Rupert
Reel
C-9315 (857-870)
Type Person
Custodian Number 1082
Name Kayzi Nishio
Dates
Not Before: 21 April 1942
Not After: 17 August 1946

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Title

1082: Kayzi Nishio

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Metadata Author: Nathaniel Hayes
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