Minoru Kira
He was born on 27 March 1911. He was a sawmill worker. His family includes Kazuko Kira (wife; nee Kazuko Kawagoe), Hanzo Kira (father), Miyo Kira (mother; nee Miyo Kawagoe), Yoko Kira (daughter; in Japan). His home address is listed as 921 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC and exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Minoru |
| Surname | Kira |
| Regularized Name | Minoru Kira |
| Custodian Identification Number | 11376 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Sandon, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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