Hikotaro Egami
He was born on 14 August 1895. He was a fisherman employed by B.C. Packers, Skeena River, BC. His family includes Kimiye Egami [also listed as Kimie Egami] (wife; in Japan), Fujio Egami (son), and Yukio Egami (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as Nanaimo, BC. 362 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC, and either 158 East 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC or 1959 East 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC are listed as former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Camp 3, Taft, BC and Kamloops, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Hikotaro |
| Surname | Egami |
| Regularized Name | Hikotaro Egami |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1115 |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Taft, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kamloops, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Nanaimo |
Collections
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Terminology
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