Masaichi Kireto
He was born on 27 February 1926. He was a logger employed by Deep Bay Logging Company, Fanny Bay, BC. His family includes Gunichi Kireto (father). His home address is listed as Hastings Park, Vancouver, BC. Fanny Bay, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Masaichi |
| Surname | Kireto |
| Regularized Name | Masaichi Kireto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7467 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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