Toshimichi Uraisami
He was born on 24 April 1920. He was a fisherman employed by B.C. Packers Company Limited, Steveston, BC. His family includes Tei Uraisami (mother; nee Tei Nakatani), and Hansaku Uraisami (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 53, No. 22 Imperial Cannery, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Neys, ON, Toronto, ON and Tashme, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Toshimichi |
| Surname | Uraisami |
| Regularized Name | Toshimichi Uraisami |
| Custodian Identification Number | 5365 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Neys, ON |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
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Terminology
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