Medal of Military Valour
- Awarded on: April 4, 2008
- Invested on: June 27, 2008
Rank: Major
On September 25, 2007, Major Lapointe demonstrated remarkable leadership and courage. He inspired his troops, as well as the members of the Afghan National Police under his command, by quickly forming an ad hoc intervention force to counter a well-coordinated ambush by insurgent forces.
