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Joseph Guy LaPointe Jr. (July 2, 1948 – June 2, 1969) was a combat medic in the United States Army who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War . Biography. LaPointe, known to his family as "Guy", was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio.
Sp4c. LaPointe was a medical aidman who ran into heavy fire to assist wounded soldiers in Vietnam. He was killed by an enemy grenade while shielding them with his body and received the Medal of Honor posthumously in 1971.
Jul 1, 2017 · Joseph LaPointe, III, was born on Jan. 20, 1969, and his father, a combat medic, conscientious objector and Medal of Honor recipient, Joseph “Guy” LaPointe, Jr., died on June 2, 1969, on...
Joseph Guy LaPointe, Jr. was a medic who ran through enemy fire to save two wounded soldiers in Vietnam in 1969. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and honored with several memorials in his name.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty the Medal of Honor was awarded to SPECIALIST FOUR JOSEPH G. LaPOINTE, JR. United...
Joseph Guy LaPointe Jr. was born July 2, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio. While a student at Northridge High School, he volunteered at the Aullwood Audubon Center. Guy loved nature and enjoyed hiking and camping. He planned to go to college and earn a degree in biology.
Joseph Guy LaPointe, Jr. Branch of Service: U.S. Army. Date and Place: Quang Tin province, Republic of Vietnam, 2 June 1969. Date of Issue: Thursday, December 16, 1971. Rank: Specialist Fourth Class.
