Sosuke Nomura
He was born on 26 June 1895. He is also listed as Sesuke Nomura. He was a store clerk employed by Tobaconists, 435 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Tamekichi Nomura (father), Kodo Nomura [also listed as Kato Nomura or Koto Nomura] (wife; nee Kodo Yamazuchi, Kato Yamazuchi, or Koto Yamazuchi; in Japan), and Isamu Nomura (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as 561 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Barnwell, AB. He was exiled to Japan on 24 December 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Sosuke |
| Surname | Nomura |
| Regularized Name | Sosuke Nomura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 4806 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Barnwell, AB |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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