Shigeki Sora
He was born on 30 January 1922. He was a millhand employed by Royston Lumber Company, Cumberland, BC. His family includes Hanayo Sora (mother; nee Hanayo Hamasaki) and Kichiso Sora (father). His home address is listed as Box 222, Cumberland, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Revelstoke, BC, Solsqua, BC, and Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Shigeki |
| Surname | Sora |
| Regularized Name | Shigeki Sora |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7850 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Revelstoke, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Solsqua, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Cumberland |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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