Iwami Sameshima
He was born on 21 February 1921. He was a millhand employed by P. Bain, Whonnock, BC. His family includes Wai Sameshima (mother; nee Wai Takezaki) and Keizo Sameshima (father). His home address is listed as 4215 26th Avenue, Whonnock, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Iwami |
| Surname | Sameshima |
| Regularized Name | Iwami Sameshima |
| Custodian Identification Number | 3012 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lethbridge, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Whonnock |
Collections
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Terminology
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