Masakiyo Yoshimura
He was born on 1 March 1914. He was a wood worker or a farmer. His family includes Teru Yoshimura (mother) and Shiyokun Yoshimura (father). 601 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC and Vernon, BC are listed as former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Chatham, ON and Montreal, QC.
Metadata
| Forename | Masakiyo |
| Surname | Yoshimura |
| Regularized Name | Masakiyo Yoshimura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 15487 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Chatham, ON |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Montreal, QC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vernon |
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Terminology
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