Zenhichi Nishimura
He was born on 15 September 1906. He was a waiter and millhand employed by BC Fir and Cedar Lumber Company Limited. His family includes Ume Nishimura [also listed as Umeko Nishimura] (wife; nee Ume Tanaka [also listed as Umeko Tanaka]) and Ishimatsu Nishimura (father). His home address is listed as 522 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC and exiled to Japan on 24 December 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Zenhichi |
| Surname | Nishimura |
| Regularized Name | Zenhichi Nishimura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 10761 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Sandon, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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