4273: Shigeki Miyashita

4273: Shigeki Miyashita

Shigeki Miyashita

He was born on 12 May 1913. He was a fish buyer employed by Nelson Brothers Company, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Yurie Miyashita (mother; nee Yurie Uyeyama) and Iwao Miyashita (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 138, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
Sex M
Date of Birth 12 May 1913
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Toronto, ON
Locations before uprooting
Steveston
Reel
C-9343 (1942-1945)
Type Person
Custodian Number 4273
Name Shigeki Miyashita

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4273: Shigeki Miyashita

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