Shoichi Kanayama
He was born on 03 December 1909. His name is also listed in the file as Masakuzu Shoichi. He was a millhand employed by BC Pulp and Paper Company Limited, Port Alice, BC. His family includes Haru Kanayama [possibly Horu Kanayama] (mother; nee Haru Yamada [possibly Horu Yamada]), Tatsujiro Kanayama (father), Kimiko Kanayama (wife; nee Kimiko Nakamoto), Mitsuo Kanayama (son), Sachiko Kanayama [also listed as Barbara Kanayama] (daughter), and Takako Kanayama [also listed as Alice Kanayama] (daughter). His home address is listed as Port Alice, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to 14 Mile Ranch, Tashme, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Shoichi |
| Surname | Kanayama |
| Regularized Name | Shoichi Kanayama |
| Custodian Identification Number | 478 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Alice |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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