Genichi Deguchi
He was born on 3 August 1917. He was a mill hand employed by Royston Lumber Company. His family includes Misa Deguchi (mother; nee Misa Kobayashi), Tatsujiro Deguchi (father), Hamako Deguchi (wife), and Herbert Deguchi (son). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, Cumberland, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Salmon Arm, BC.
Metadata
Forename | Genichi |
Surname | Deguchi |
Regularized Name | Genichi Deguchi |
Custodian Identification Number | 13312 |
Nationality | Japanese national |
Residence (after uprooting) | Salmon Arm, BC |
Residence (before uprooting) | Cumberland |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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