Shigeharu Uyeyama
He was born on 3 April 1912. He was a fisherman employed by Japanese Fisherman’s Corporation, Ucluelet, BC. His family includes Tami Nakata (mother), Matakichi Uyeyama (father), Tatsuko Uyeyama (wife), Asako Uyeyama (daughter), and Hiroko Uyeyama (daughter). His home address is listed as Ucluelet, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Bridge River, BC and Forest Grove, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Shigeharu |
| Surname | Uyeyama |
| Regularized Name | Shigeharu Uyeyama |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2186 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Bridge River, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Forest Grove, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Ucluelet |
Collections
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Terminology
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