George Ujiye
He was born on 14 September 1910. His name is also listed as Fumio Ujiye. He was an egg wholesaler. His family includes Fukuye Ujiye (mother; nee Fukuye Sakurai), Gentaro Ujiye (father), and Michiye Ujiye (wife; nee Michiye Kitamura). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 4, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Beamsville, ON and Hamilton, ON.
Metadata
Forename | George |
Surname | Ujiye |
Regularized Name | George Ujiye |
Custodian Identification Number | 13435 |
Nationality | Canadian born |
Residence (after uprooting) | Beamsville, ON |
Residence (after uprooting) | Hamilton, ON |
Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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