Shizuye Murao
She was born on 1 November 1920. Her maiden name is Shizuye Wakabayashi. She was a housewife. Her family includes Kino Wakabayashi (mother; nee Kino Kobayashi), Yokichi Wakabayashi (father), Tokuichiro Murao (husband), and Takeshi Murao (son). Her home address is listed as House No. 20 Imperial Cannery, Steveston, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Shizuye |
| Surname | Murao |
| Regularized Name | Shizuye Murao |
| Custodian Identification Number | 5469 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Greenwood, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
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