2894: Gengo Nishimura

2894: Gengo Nishimura

Gengo Nishimura

He was born on 21 July 1910. His name is also listed as Jack Nishimura. He was a cleaner employed by Aristocratic Cleaners Company, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Nobu Nishimura (mother; nee Nobu Imai), Gennosuke Nishimura (father), Yukie Nishimura (wife; nee Yukie Saiki), Jimmy Nishimura (son), Kyoko Nishimura [also Jane Kyoko Nishimura] (daughter), and Ken Nishimura (son). His home address is listed as 161 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and Brookmere, BC.
Sex M
Date of Birth 21 July 1910
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Tashme, BC
Brookmere, BC
Locations before uprooting
Vancouver
Reel
C-9332 (971-981)
Type Person
Custodian Number 2894
Name Gengo Nishimura

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2894: Gengo Nishimura

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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