Akira Sakiyama
He was born on 17 September 1925. He was a farmer employed by his father, Mokichi Sakiyama. His family includes Tomoe Sakiyama (mother; nee Tomoe Kitera) and Mokichi Sakiyama (father). His home address is listed as 168 14th Avenue, Haney, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Myrtle, MB, Kane, MB and Morris, MB.
Metadata
| Forename | Akira |
| Surname | Sakiyama |
| Regularized Name | Akira Sakiyama |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2585 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Myrtle, MB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kane, MB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Morris, MB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Haney |
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Terminology
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