Shojiro Sakurai
He was born on 10 May 1882 or 5 October 1882. He was a fisherman employed by Johnston Fish Packers, Rural Route, No. 1, New Westminster, BC. His family includes Miyo Sakurai (wife; deceased), Toshio Sakurai (son), Toyoko Sakurai (daughter), Tomiko Takahashi (daughter; nee Tomiko Sakurai). His home address is listed as 1091 Riverside Road, Rural Route, No. 1, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Kaslo, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Shojiro |
| Surname | Sakurai |
| Regularized Name | Shojiro Sakurai |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7544 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kaslo, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
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