Robert Yahiro
He was born on 27 September 1916. His name is also listed as Robert Kiyoshi Yahiro. He was a millhand employed by Riverside Lumber Company, Mission, BC. His family includes Kin Yahiro (mother; nee Kin Inamaru) and Takichi Yahiro (father). His home address is listed as 1006 Stave Lake, Mission, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB and Rocky Mountain House, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Robert |
| Surname | Yahiro |
| Regularized Name | Robert Yahiro |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2729 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lethbridge, AB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Rocky Mountain House, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Mission |
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