Susumu Goromaru
He was born on 15 February 1918. He was a millhand employed by Overseas Lumber Company. His family includes Juchiko Goromaru (father) and Tsuma Goromaru (mother; nee Tsuma Ishida). His home address is listed as 344 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Hamilton, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Susumu |
| Surname | Goromaru |
| Regularized Name | Susumu Goromaru |
| Custodian Identification Number | 11288 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Hamilton, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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