Joseph G. LaPointe Jr.
Joseph G. LaPointe Jr. | |
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Specialist Four Joseph LaPointe | |
| Birth name | Joseph Guy LaPointe Jr. |
| Born | July 2, 1948 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 2, 1969 (aged 20) Quảng Tín Province, Republic of Vietnam |
| Place of burial | Riverside Cemetery, West Milton, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1968–1969 |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Unit | HHT, B Troop, 2/17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart |
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.