14845: Yonezo Nishi

14845: Yonezo Nishi

Yonezo Nishi

He was born on 26 February 1919. He was a fisherman employed by New England Cannery. The file lists Masaru Nishi as his fishing partner. His family includes Yone Nishi (mother), and Torakichi Nishi (father). His home address is listed as Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, Slocan, BC and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Sex M
Date of Birth 26 February 1919
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
Slocan, BC
Date exiled to Japan 17 June 1946
Locations before uprooting
Steveston
Reel
C-9429 (1708-1718)
Type Person
Custodian Number 14845
Name Yonezo Nishi

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14845: Yonezo Nishi

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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