Choju Yakura

Choju Yakura

He was born on 10 August 1912. He was a gardener. His family includes Tsue Yakura [possibly Isue Yakura] (mother; nee Tsue Kadowaki or Isue Kadowaki), Shizuye Yakura (wife; nee Shizuye Sumi), and Marcia Yakura (daughter). His home address is listed as 1907 Fourth Avenue West, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.

Metadata

ForenameChoju
SurnameYakura
Regularized NameChoju Yakura
Custodian Identification Number4565
NationalityCanadian born
Residence (after uprooting)Toronto, ON
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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