Torao Hirashima

Torao Hirashima

He was born on 6 October 1900. He was a farmer. His family includes Asa Hirashima (mother; nee Asa Iwaihara), Torakichi Hirashima (father), Yumiko Hirashima (wife; nee Yumiko Yoshioka), Tomio Hirashima (son), Hatsue Hirashima (daughter), Setsuko Hirashima (daughter). His home address is listed as 141 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Neys, ON and Homewood, MB.

Metadata

ForenameTorao
SurnameHirashima
Regularized NameTorao Hirashima
Custodian Identification Number2241
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Neys, ON
Residence (after uprooting)Homewood, MB
Residence (before uprooting)Pitt Meadows

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