He’s been a member ever since.

Cue, 102, has been a member of American Legion Post 191 in Webster City for 66 years.

A group of local veterans visited him Monday at Bickford of Fort Dodge, where he now lives, to mark that milestone.

“Your life is a living chronicle of courage, service and resilience,” Jessica Ross, the activities coordinator at Bickford, said to Cue at the beginning of the event.

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Glenn Cue, who served in a Navy Mobile Communications Unit in World War II, listens Monday during an event honoring him at Bickford of Fort Dodge.

“You stood watch over our freedoms when the world needed heroes and your legacy continues to inspire all who have the privilege of knowing your story,” she added.

Richard Stroner, the adjutant of American Legion Post 191, presented Cue with a certificate honoring his long membership in the organization.

James Peterson, representing Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1856 in Fort Dodge, presented Cue with a certificate recognizing his World War II service.

Bill Mader, also representing VFW Post 1856, presented him with a crisp new cap with “World War II Veteran” printed on its front.

Cue entered the Navy in 1943. He took part in the June 15, 1944, invasion of Saipan, a Japanese held island in the Pacific Ocean.

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Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1856 of Fort Dodge salute World War II Navy veteran Glenn Cue Monday afternoon during an event honoring him.

He went ashore as part of a Navy Mobile Communications Unit.

“I hit Saipan,” he said Monday. “I had a lot of buddies that didn’t make it.”

He suffered burns that resulted in his face being wrapped up in bandages for a year. He recovered and returned to his unit.

After the war, Cue worked briefly as a pharmacy technician. He then went to work as a station agent for the Illinois Central Railroad. He retired in 1983 with 36 years of service.

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Glenn Cue and James Peterson shake hands as Peterson presents a certificate honoring Cue for his service in World War II.