Shigeharu Nishi
He was born on 10 November 1914. He was a boat engineer. His family includes Toku Nishi (mother; nee Toku Ikari), Masakichi Nishi (father), Jessie Nishi (wife; nee Jessie Shiosaki), and Florence Nishi [also listed as Florence Harumi Nishi] (daughter). 396 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address.. He was forcibly uprooted to Kelowna, BC, Hope, BC, and Revelstoke, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Shigeharu |
| Surname | Nishi |
| Regularized Name | Shigeharu Nishi |
| Custodian Identification Number | 15187 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kelowna, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Hope, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Revelstoke, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
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Terminology
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