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.

After graduating from Northridge High School in 1966, he moved to nearby Clayton and worked as a mail carrier in Englewood.

"[1] LaPointe's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

LaPointe's patrol was advancing from the landing zone through an adjoining valley when it suddenly encountered heavy automatic weapons fire from a large enemy force entrenched in well fortified bunker positions.

As members of his unit attempted to provide covering fire, he administered first aid to 1 man, shielding the other with his body.

His gallantry and selflessness are in the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the U.S.