Hideyu Fukushima
Hideyu Fukushima was born on 20 May 1899. He was a mill hand formerly employed by Sproat Lake Saw Mill, Kleecoot, BC. His family includes Kimi Fukushima (mother; deceased at time of file), Tetsutaro Fukushima (father; deceased at time of file), and Asae Fukushima (wife; nee Asae Hirakawa). His home address is listed as 973 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC, and New Denver, BC. His listed seized property includes his home at 973 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC, which was sold to Elmer Alvin Oxton and Sarah Oxton, a Kodak Camera, Pocket #1 Series #2, and household belongings.
Metadata
| Forename | Hideyu |
| Surname | Fukushima |
| Regularized Name | Hideyu Fukushima |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1476 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Victoria |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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