Genji Shoji
He was born on 27 September 1918. He was a fisherman employed by Canadian Fishing Company, Steveston, BC. His family includes Gin Shoji (mother; nee Gin Hanazawa) and Tsunejiro Shoji (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 43, 684 No. 1 Road, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Calgary, AB and Diamond City, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Genji |
| Surname | Shoji |
| Regularized Name | Genji Shoji |
| Custodian Identification Number | 4738 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Calgary, AB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Diamond City, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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