John McLoughlin (police officer)

John McLoughlin (born June 6, 1953) is one of two Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officers who survived after being trapped under the rubble of the World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks. His rescue and that of William Jimeno are later the subject of Oliver Stone's film World Trade Center in 2006, in which McLoughlin was portrayed by actor Nicolas Cage.

John McLoughlin
Born (1953-06-06) June 6, 1953
New York City, U.S.
Other namesJohnny
RelativesMarried
Police career
DepartmentPort Authority Police (PAPD)
Service years1980–2001
RankCommissioned as a Patrolman - 1980
- Sergeant - 1993
AwardsPort Authority Police Department Medal of Honor

McLoughlin graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego, where he was a member of the Sigma Tau Chi fraternity.

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