Hiroyuki Yamanaka
He was born on 6 January 1919. He is also listed as Andrew Yamanaka. He was a store clerk employed by his father at 815 West 3rd Avenue, Prince Rupert, BC. His family includes Isao Yamanaka (mother; nee Isao Nomura), Hirokichi Yamanaka (father), and Masako Yamanaka [also listed as Cecilia Yamanaka] (wife; nee Masako Cecilia Minagawa). His home address is listed as 813 West 3rd Avenue, Prince Rupert, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Hiroyuki |
| Surname | Yamanaka |
| Regularized Name | Hiroyuki Yamanaka |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2136 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Prince Rupert |
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