5416: Masakazu Higashi

5416: Masakazu Higashi

Masakazu Higashi

He was born on 9 January 1919. He was a labourer employed by Canadian Collieries Dunsmuir, Union Bay, BC. His family includes Tazu Higashi (mother; nee Tazu Fukai), and Shizuichi Higashi (father). His home address is listed as Union Bay, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
Sex M
Date of Birth 09 January 1919
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Greenwood, BC
Locations before uprooting
Union Bay
Reel
C-9356 (2004-2013)
Type Person
Custodian Number 5416
Name Masakazu Higashi

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5416: Masakazu Higashi

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap
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