Masuo Yahiro
He was born on 18 March 1897. He was a farmer employed by his sister-in-law, Kin Yahiro. His family includes Rei Yahiro (mother), Matsutaro Yahiro (father), Kuni Yahiro (wife; nee Kuni Hiriama; in Japan), and Kin Yahiro (sister-in-law). His home address is listed as 1006 Stave Lake, Mission, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB where he died on 2 August 1942.
Metadata
| Forename | Masuo |
| Surname | Yahiro |
| Regularized Name | Masuo Yahiro |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2727 |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lethbridge, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Mission |
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