Jiro Nishihata

Jiro Nishihata

He was born on 12 April 1899. He was a self-employed barge operator. His family includes Kawajiro Nishihata (father), Hatsune Nishihata (wife; nee Hatsune Kuba), George Nishihata (son), Ian Nishihata [also listed as Kanao Nishihata] (son), and Yuriko Nishihata (daughter). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 68, Steveston, BC and Rural Route No. 3, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Red Pass, BC, Falkland, BC and Vernon, BC.

Metadata

ForenameJiro
SurnameNishihata
Regularized NameJiro Nishihata
Custodian Identification Number6366
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Red Pass, BC
Residence (after uprooting)Falkland, BC
Residence (after uprooting)Vernon, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Steveston
Residence (before uprooting)New Westminster

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