Sueshige Kira
He was born on 14 November 1903. He was a logger. His family includes Miyo Kira (mother; nee Miyo Kawagoe), Nazo Kira (father), Kimiko Kira (wife; nee Kimiko Oikawa), Takashi Kira (son), Masaru Kira [also listed as Samuel Kira] (son), and Setsuko Kira (daughter). Rural Route No. 1, Haney, BC and 835 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC are listed as former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC and was exiled to Japan on 2 August 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Sueshige |
| Surname | Kira |
| Regularized Name | Sueshige Kira |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12533 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Haney |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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