Akira Hama

Akira Hama

He was born on 25 October 1918. He was a fisherman employed by Kichitaro Hama. His family includes Chiyo Hama (mother; nee Chiyo Nishihata), Toraichi Hama (father), and Kichitaro Hama (brother). His home address is listed as Nanaimo, BC. 393 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Loves Mushroom Farm, Scarborough Junction, ON and Sheridan Nurseries, Sheridan, ON.

Metadata

ForenameAkira
SurnameHama
Regularized NameAkira Hama
Custodian Identification Number634
NationalityCanadian born
Residence (after uprooting)Scarborough Junction, ON
Residence (after uprooting)Sheridan, ON
Residence (before uprooting)Nanaimo

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Terminology

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