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Fish and Wildlife dedicates building to Shiosaki

A lifelong resident of Spokane, Fred Shiosaki reflects on his service in the Army during WWII in the European Theatre. Fred is sitting in his living room looking out over his back yard 4/9/01. The photos are part of his memorabilia at his home in the Valley. (File)
A lifelong resident of Spokane, Fred Shiosaki reflects on his service in the Army during WWII in the European Theatre. Fred is sitting in his living room looking out over his back yard 4/9/01. The photos are part of his memorabilia at his home in the Valley. (File)

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT -- The Washington Fish and Wildlife Department today is re-dedicating its Eastern Region headquarters in Spokane in the name of Fred Shiosaki, a former state Fish and Wildlife Commissioner who lives in Spokane Valley.

In addition to his service to fish and wildlife, Shiosaki last fall received the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony honoring the Nisei Soldiers of World War II.  Shiosaki was a member of the U.S. Army All Volunteer Japanese-American 442nd Infantry Regiment.

Shiosaki was instrumental in getting the new Fish and Wildlife facilities completed in Spokane in 2009. 

Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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