Shuzo Shimamori

Shuzo Shimamori

He was born on 11 March 1898. His name is also listed in the file as Shuzo Oyagi. He was a store clerk. His family includes Naka Oyagi (mother), Sahei Oyagi (father), Yae Shimamori (wife; deceased), Katsutaro Shimamori (son), Sayo Shimamori (daughter), Takeshi Shimamori (son), Yuki Shimamori (daughter), Toshiko Shimamori (daughter), and Kaneyoshi Shimamori (son). 148 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC and 366 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC are listed as former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Christina Lake, BC; Angler, ON; and Rural Route No. 1, Leaverleigh Farms, Port Credit, ON.

Metadata

ForenameShuzo
SurnameShimamori
Regularized NameShuzo Shimamori
Custodian Identification Number515_xi
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Christina Lake, BC
Residence (after uprooting)Angler, ON
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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