Kazuo Nishimoto
He was born on 12 February 1902. He was a taxi driver employed by Yama, 205 Gore Avenue, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Shime Nishimoto (mother; nee Shime Nagata), Zenkichi Nishimoto (father), Yoshi Nishimoto [also known as Yoshiko Nishimoto] (wife), and Junichi Nishimoto (son). His home address is listed as 347 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. 320 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Kazuo |
| Surname | Nishimoto |
| Regularized Name | Kazuo Nishimoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2969 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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