Hiroye Sakamoto
She was born on 20 May 1923. Her name is also listed as Barbara Sakamoto. She was a waitress employed by Lee Hong. Her family includes Hatsune Sakamoto (mother; nee Hatsune Izumi) and Heikichi Sakamoto (father). Her home address is listed as 836 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. 508 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Hiroye |
| Surname | Sakamoto |
| Regularized Name | Hiroye Sakamoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 14455 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Greenwood, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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