10986: Akira Yamashita

10986: Akira Yamashita

Akira Yamashita

He was born on 23 March 1915. He was a fisherman employed by Canadian Fishing Company. His family includes Naoye Yamashita (wife; nee Naoye Nakatsu), Manjiro Yamashita (father), and Kozouye Yamashita (mother; nee Kozouye Sakuguchi). His home address is listed as 326 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
Sex M
Date of Birth 23 March 1915
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Greenwood, BC
Locations before uprooting
Vancouver
Reel
C-9404 (1634-1646)
Type Person
Custodian Number 10986
Name Akira Yamashita

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10986: Akira Yamashita

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Metadata Author: Natsuki Abe
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