Hiroshi Asanuma

Hiroshi Asanuma

He was born on 28 July 1885. He was a night watchman at 1685 Main Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Chikaye Asanuma (wife) and Miyoko Asanuma (daughter). His home address is listed as 522 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.

Metadata

ForenameHiroshi
SurnameAsanuma
Regularized NameHiroshi Asanuma
Custodian Identification Number13638
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Tashme, BC
LabelExiled to Japan
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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Terminology

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