U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
John Coughlin
2001
John Gerard Coughlin served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Aircraft
What Happened
Sergeant John Coughlin was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.
Sergeant Coughlin was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 18 years, assigned to the ESU Truck 4.
Sergeant Coughlin was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 18 years, assigned to the ESU Truck 4.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three daughters, mother, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Sergeant
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