Sumiko Hirano
She was born on 1 July 1916. Her maiden name is Sumiko Hiraoka. Her family
includes Kichi Hiraoka (mother), Shinaziro Hiraoka (father), Sumito Hirano
(husband), Kayomi Hirano (daughter), Masato Hirano (son), and Kishio Hirano
(son). Steveston, BC and Eburne, BC are listed as former addresses. She was
forcibly uprooted to Vernon, BC and was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Sumiko |
| Surname | Hirano |
| Regularized Name | Sumiko Hirano |
| Custodian Identification Number | 14531 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Vernon, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Eburne |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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