John Shuji Nagata
He was born on 4 January 1917. He is also known as John Shiuji Nagata. He was a farmer employed by his father Mr. Nagata. His family includes Kiyono Nagata (mother; nee Kiyono Konishi), and Kumazo Nagata (father). His home address is listed as Mayne Island, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Chase, BC and Eagle Bay, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | John Shuji |
| Surname | Nagata |
| Regularized Name | John Shuji Nagata |
| Custodian Identification Number | 5337 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Chase, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Eagle Bay, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Mayne Island |
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