Isamu Ishikawa
He was born on 18 October 1910. He was a millhand employed by Hammond Cedar Company, Hammond, BC. His family includes Yoshi Ishikawa [possibly Yoshi Hiyotsu] (mother; nee Yoshi Sumida), Sadakichi Hiyotsu (father), Susuke Ishikawa (adopted father), Sadako Ishikawa (wife; nee Sadako Ouye), Noboru Ishikawa (son), and Kaori Ishikawa (daughter). His home address is listed as 21st Road, Rural Route, No. 1, Port Hammond, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Clinton, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Isamu |
| Surname | Ishikawa |
| Regularized Name | Isamu Ishikawa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7384 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Clinton, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Hammond |
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