Shiro Matsushita
He was born on 03 October 1917. He was a fisherman employed by Cassiar Packing Company, Skeena River, BC. His family includes Kirie Matsushita (mother; nee Kirie Tamaishi) and Yahe Matsushita (father). His home address is listed as Cassiar Packing Company, Skeena River, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Eatonville, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Shiro |
| Surname | Matsushita |
| Regularized Name | Shiro Matsushita |
| Custodian Identification Number | 844 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Eatonville, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Skeena River |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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