Zentaro Aura
He was born on 8 November 1896. He was a fish buyer employed by B.C. Packers Limited, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Yoshimatsu Aura (father), Kiyono Kimura [also listed as Kignono Kimura] (wife), Yoshio Aura (son), Takeshi Aura (son), Isamu Aura (son), Kimiye Aura (daughter), Setsuko Aura (daughter), and Masako Aura (daughter). His home address is listed as Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lillooet, BC; Lytton, BC; and Kamloops, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Zentaro |
| Surname | Aura |
| Regularized Name | Zentaro Aura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2399 |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Residence | Lillooet, BC |
| Residence | Lytton, BC |
| Residence | Kamloops, BC |
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