Kiyoji Sameshima
He was born on 11 March 1884. He was a sawmill worker employed by Cannelle Lake Operations, Steelhead, BC. His family includes Mume Sameshima (mother; nee mume Nakamura) and Kihyoe Sameshima (father). His home address is listed as PO Box 501, Mission, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to 11 Mile Camp, Hope End, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Kiyoji |
| Surname | Sameshima |
| Regularized Name | Kiyoji Sameshima |
| Custodian Identification Number | 9286 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Hope End, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Mission |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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