Isamu Shimura
He was born on 23 November 1920. He was a box maker employed by Machida & Company, 236 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Naka Shimura (mother; nee Naka Kawakami) and Tsurutaro Shimura (father). His home address is listed as 230 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Taft, BC and Spruce Mills, Donald, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Isamu |
| Surname | Shimura |
| Regularized Name | Isamu Shimura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 3203 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Taft, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Donald, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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