Moriharu Tanigami
He was born on 17 May 1917. He was a fisherman employed by B.C. Packers, Steveston, BC. His family includes Tomiye Tanigami [possibly Tomie Tanigami] (mother; nee Tomiye Hidaka or Tomie Hidaka), Moriji Tanigami (father), Hideko Tanigami (wife; nee Hideko Maruno). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 37, Canadian Pacific Cannery, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Moriharu |
| Surname | Tanigami |
| Regularized Name | Moriharu Tanigami |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6541 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lethbridge, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
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Custodian Case Files (1)
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