15231: Chiyoka Hirai

15231: Chiyoka Hirai

Chiyoka Hirai

He was born on 30 March 1904. He was a millhand. His family includes Tomi Hirai (wife; in Japan), and Yoshimitsu Hirai (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as Fraser Mills, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Copper Creek, BC and was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
Sex M
Date of Birth 30 March 1904
Nationality Japanese national
Locations after uprooting
Copper Creek, BC
Date exiled to Japan 31 May 1946
Locations before uprooting
Fraser Mills
Reel
C-9431 (54-65)
Type Person
Custodian Number 15231
Name Chiyoka Hirai

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15231: Chiyoka Hirai

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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