2471: Shigeo Hirai

2471: Shigeo Hirai

Shigeo Hirai

He was born on 15 January 1915. He was a clerk employed by his brother, Fukutaro Hirai, at 1500 Barclay Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Ai Hirai (mother; nee Ai Midsune), Kisaku Hirai (father), and Fukutaro Hirai (brother). His home address is listed as 433 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
Sex M
Date of Birth 15 January 1915
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Toronto, ON
Locations before uprooting
Vancouver
Reel
C-9329 (1990-1993)
Type Person
Custodian Number 2471
Name Shigeo Hirai

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2471: Shigeo Hirai

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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