Kamasuke Oshiro
He was born on 17 February 1888. He was a woodyard worker employed by B.C. Wood & Coal Company, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Masako Oshiro (wife), Roy Oshiro [also listed as Noboru Oshiro] (son), Hidishi (probably actually Hideshi) Oshiro (son), and Akira Oshiro (son). His home address is listed as 1216 Woodland Drive, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Coaldale, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Kamasuke |
| Surname | Oshiro |
| Regularized Name | Kamasuke Oshiro |
| Custodian Identification Number | 4707 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Coaldale, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
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Terminology
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