Chikara Asano
He was born on 23 March 1923. His name is also listed as Chikara Tommy Asano. He was a mill worker for Powell Lumber Company, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Suki Asano (mother; nee Suki Oya) and Yaekichi Asano (father). His home address is listed as 125 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Carmi, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Chikara |
| Surname | Asano |
| Regularized Name | Chikara Asano |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7231 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Carmi, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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