Hiroshi Yoshizawa
He was born on 4 December 1916. He was a farmer who worked for his father-in-law. His family includes Tsuno Yoshizawa (mother; in Japan), Gisaburo Yoshizawa (father; in Japan), Yuriko Yoshizawa (wife; nee Yuriko Tsuyuki). His home address is listed as 15th Road, Haney, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to East Lillooet, BC. Property listed in the file includes household belongings.
Metadata
| Forename | Hiroshi |
| Surname | Yoshizawa |
| Regularized Name | Hiroshi Yoshizawa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6973 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | East Lillooet, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Haney |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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