Masaichi Sasai
He was born on 07 July 1891. He was a cannery worker employed by BC Packers. His family includes R. Sasai (mother; nee R. Sumida), Asakichi Sasai (father), Hatsuye Sasai (wife; nee Hatsuye Isono; in Japan), and Yoshiaki Sasai (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as Jedway, Queen Charlotte Islands, BC. 396 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Angler, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Masaichi |
| Surname | Sasai |
| Regularized Name | Masaichi Sasai |
| Custodian Identification Number | 548_xi |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Angler, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Queen Charlotte Islands |
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Terminology
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