Brigadier General Gerald L. Miller

Brigadier General Gerald L. Miller last served as the Staff Judge Advocate (JAG) to the Commandant of the Marine Corps and Director, Judge Advocate Division, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.

General Miller, from Brillion, Wisconsin, was born September 9, 1942, in Appleton, Wisconsin. He graduated from Brillion High School (1960) and received a B.A. degree in political science from Marquette University in June 1964. After graduation, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He also holds a J.D. (Law) Degree from Marquette University Law School (1975).

His decorations and medals include: the Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Distinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V"; Purple Heart; Meritorious Service Medal; Air Medal with numeral 16; Navy Commendation Medal with two gold stars; Navy Achievement Medal; Combat Action Ribbon; Presidential Unit Citation; Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon with one bronze star; National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star; Vietnam Service Medal with silver star; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross); Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Action); and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Marines Recreate Classic Sculpture in Living Form

The living Iwo Jima Marine Memorial float made its original debut in July 1946 in Racine, WI, and has participated in every 4th of July parade since then. The float has six riders who are all Marines. The Marines assume a rigid pose and hold that pose anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes.

The equipment is authentic WWII. The uniforms are authentic WWII uniforms that are painted bronze. Make-up is used to complete the effect so that the float looks like the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, VA.

Agerholm-Gross Detachment #346 Marine Corps League's mission is an attempt to recapture the essence of a pivotal time in American History and to refocus some measure of thinking about Patriotism, Devotion to Duty, and Self-Sacrifice. The float is the symbol of the word: Marine.

Agerholm-Gross Marine Corps League Detachment #346 is proud of their heritage, proud of America, and proud to be Marines. 

The University of Wisconsin Marching Band

Participating in the 58th Annual Appleton Flag Day, the UW Band is best known for its high-stepping style, showmanship and unique traditions. The band has become world-famous with it “On Wisconsin” finales and 5th Quarter music at Wisconsin Badger events.
   “We are honored the UW Band has accepted our invitation to march this year,” according to Greg Otis, Parade Chairman. “They are in big demand nationally, and they will bring a lot of excitement with them.” Following the parade, The UW Band will perform their famous 5th Quarter concert in City Park. 

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band

Military history has established empirically that musical units are an integral part of the military. The Second Marine Aircraft Wing Band, stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, continues this fine tradition by representing one of the finest organizations in musical excellence.

This ensemble of Marine musicians completes over 150 commitments annually and travels in excess of 30,000 miles. Throughout their travels, they uphold the old and honored Marine traditions of pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps.

FUN: : All parade participants, spectators, and the general public are invited to City Park immediately following the Parade. The UW Band will provide their famous Fifth Quarter performance.