2459: Toshio Deshima

Toshio Deshima

He was born on 5 February 1906. He was a cook employed by Empress Cafe, Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Gin Deshima (mother; nee Gin Shishikura) and Tomekusa Deshima (father). His home address is listed as 108 Heatley Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, Slocan, BC.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	05 February 1908
Nationality	Canadian born
Locations after uprooting	Slocan, BC
Locations before uprooting	Vancouver

Reel	C-9329 (1929-1933)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	2459
Name	Toshio Deshima

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2459: Toshio Deshima

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks

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Source: Library and Archives Canada, Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property Fonds, C-3 Business Records

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