Yoshio Shimano
He was born on 22 September 1917. He was a farmer employed by Mr. Shegoru, Terra Nova, Eburne, BC. His family includes Sai Shimano (mother; nee Sai Sainaka) and Kyutaro Shimano (father). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, Terra Nova, Eburne, BC. 362 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Rosebery, BC and Toronto, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Yoshio |
| Surname | Shimano |
| Regularized Name | Yoshio Shimano |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2720 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Rosebery, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Eburne |
Collections
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Terminology
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