Masao Yamashita
He was born on 3 September 1913 or 13 September 1913. He was a confectioner employed by Roy’s Market, 2590 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Masa Yamashita (mother; nee Masa Nishi) and Kamekichi Yamashita (father). His home address is listed as 78 Moncton Street, Steveston, BC. 2590 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC and Box 85, Steveston, BC are listed as former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Nobleford, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Masao |
| Surname | Yamashita |
| Regularized Name | Masao Yamashita |
| Custodian Identification Number | 4166 |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Nobleford, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
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