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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 [ edit] LaPointe, known to his family as "Guy", was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty Specialist Four Joseph G. LaPointe, Jr., Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2d...
Died: June 2, 1969, Republic of Vietnam. Buried: Riverside Cemetery (MH) (6-443-2), West Milton, OH, United States. U.S. Army Specialist Fourth Class Joseph Guy LaPointe Jr. was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the Vietnam War.
Unsung heroes. 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. Unit: 2d Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division.
Veterans Roll of Honor: JOSEPH G. LAPOINTE, JR. Branch of Service: United States Army. Rank: Specialist 4th Class. Service history: Known to his family as "Guy", SP4 LaPointe was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. He was drafted in 1968 and declared himself a conscientious objector.
Walter Marm. Second Lieutenant Walter “Joe” Marm, Jr., led an attack against a heavily fortified enemy force on November 14, 1965, personally knocking out several positions in the Ia Drang Valley, South Vietnam. He was presented with the Medal of Honor on December 19, 1966, and three years later volunteered for a second tour of duty in Vietnam.
