Sir John was one of the first members of the Irish Red Cross .
This led to the Brigade becoming an Associated Body and completely independent from the English - based St. John Ambulance and further led to the formation of the Irish Red Cross Society in 1939 .
Sir John was one of the first members of the Irish Red Cross Society     .
This led to the Brigade becoming an Associated Body and completely independent from the English - based St. John Ambulance and further led to the formation of the Irish Red Cross Society in 1939 .