Minoru Kono
He was born on 9 November 1910. His name is also listed as Minoru Frank Kono. He was a waiter at the Empress Cafe, Vancouver, BC. His family includes his mother, whose maiden name may have been Ando, and Tojiro Kono (father). His home address is listed as 324 1/2 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Leaverleigh Farm, Port Credit, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Minoru |
| Surname | Kono |
| Regularized Name | Minoru Kono |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1699 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Port Credit, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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