13584: Wataru Hirano

Wataru Hirano

He was born on 20 September 1911. His name is also listed as Wataru Fred Hirano. He was a boat builder and partner in Marpole Boat Works, Marpole, BC. His family includes Tatsuno Hirano (mother; in Japan), Masaji Hirano (father; ne Masaji Nakaso; in Japan), Fumiko Hirano (wife; nee Fumiko Tasaka), Noboru Hirano (son), and Sanae Hirano (daughter). 1679 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC; 992 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC; and1672 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC are listed as former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Vernon, BC.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	20 September 1911
Nationality	Japanese national
Locations after uprooting	Vernon, BC
Locations before uprooting	Vancouver

Reel	C-9423 (2046-2066)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	13584
Name	Wataru Hirano

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13584: Wataru Hirano

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks

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Source: Library and Archives Canada, Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property Fonds, C-3 Business Records

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