14891: Shuji Shirakawa

14891: Shuji Shirakawa

Shuji Shirakawa

He was born on 12 November 1898. He was a gardener. His family includes Kei Shirakawa (mother; nee Kei Ueta), Genjiro Shirakawa (father), Toyo Shirakawa (wife; nee Toyo Hirao; in Japan), Noriko Shirakawa (daughter; in Japan), Shizue Shirakawa (daughter; in Japan), and Hisae Shirakawa (daughter; in Japan). 514 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, BC and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Sex M
Date of Birth 12 November 1898
Nationality Japanese national
Locations after uprooting
Lemon Creek, BC
Date exiled to Japan 17 June 1946
Locations before uprooting
Vancouver
Reel
C-9429 (2192-2198)
Type Person
Custodian Number 14891
Name Shuji Shirakawa

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14891: Shuji Shirakawa

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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