John Deshima
He was born on 2 January 1907. He is also listed on the files as John Deshima and Ichio Deshima. He was born as Ichio Idegama and John Idegama. He was a sulphur burner employed by B.C. Pulp & Paper Company, Woodfibre, BC. His family includes Gin Deshima (mother; nee Gin Shishikura), Tomekusa Deshima (father), and Yuriko Deshima (wife; nee Yuriko Kato). His home address is listed as 516 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | John |
| Surname | Deshima |
| Regularized Name | John Deshima |
| Custodian Identification Number | 8053 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
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