3606: Masaji Shigemi

3606: Masaji Shigemi

Masaji Shigemi

He was born on 22 December 1920. He was a logger employed by Dumaresq Camp, Allison Harbour, BC. His family includes Aeyo Tanaka (mother; nee Aeyo Tanouye), and Otsujito Tanaka (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 193, Whonnock, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB.
Sex M
Date of Birth 22 December 1920
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Lethbridge, AB
Locations before uprooting
Whonnock
Reel
C-9337 (2098-2101)
Type Person
Custodian Number 3606
Name Masaji Shigemi

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3606: Masaji Shigemi

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap
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