Date of Birth: February 12, 1928

End of Watch: September 29, 1962

Department: Newport Beach Police Department

John C. Marshall was a thirty-four year old Newport Beach Police Department Motorcycle Officer. He was killed on patrol on September 29, 1962, in the area of Superior Avenue and Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Officer Marshall’s death was caused by a motorist who swerved across the center line striking his motorcycle head-on.