John Matsui
He was born on 11 July 1920. His name is also listed as John Yoshinori Matsui. He was a mill hand employed by Alberni Pacific Lumber Company, Port Alberni, BC. His family includes Misato Matsui (mother; nee Misato Shinto) and Yoshitaro Matsui (father). His home address is listed as South 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and Toronto, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | John |
| Surname | Matsui |
| Regularized Name | John Matsui |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1700 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Alberni |
Collections
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Terminology
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