8053: John Deshima
John Deshima
He was born on 2 January 1907. He is also listed on the files as John Deshima and
Ichio Deshima. He was born as Ichio Idegama and John Idegama. He was a sulphur burner
employed by B.C. Pulp & Paper Company, Woodfibre, BC. His family includes Gin Deshima
(mother; nee Gin Shishikura), Tomekusa Deshima (father), and Yuriko Deshima (wife;
nee Yuriko Kato). His home address is listed as 516 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC.
He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
| Sex | M |
| Date of Birth | 02 January 1907 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Locations after uprooting |
Tashme, BC
|
| Locations before uprooting |
Vancouver
|
| Reel |
C-9379
(1302-1307)
|
| Type | Person |
| Custodian Number | 8053 |
| Name | John Deshima |
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8053: John Deshima
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