Akira Asai
He was born on 13 August 1925. He was a farmer’s help employed by Les Gilmore, No. 4 Road, Steveston, BC. His family includes Ukiko Asai (mother; nee Ukiko Nakai), and Tadakichi Asai (father). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, No. 4 Road, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Chase, BC and Vernon, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Akira |
| Surname | Asai |
| Regularized Name | Akira Asai |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6248 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Chase, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Vernon, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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