Toshiharu Sameshima
He was born on 15 May 1922. He was a fisherman employed by B.C. Packers, Steveston, BC. His family includes Fujie Sameshima (mother; nee Fujie Yamashita), and Tomekichi Sameshima (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 223, No. 2 Road, Canadian Pacific Cannery, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Toshiharu |
| Surname | Sameshima |
| Regularized Name | Toshiharu Sameshima |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6113 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lethbridge, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
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Terminology
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