ST. JOHN'S MEN IN WAR ZONESt. John's College graduates are playing an important role in the present war.. Maj. Gen. Russell P. Hartle commanding the United States forces that landed in northern Ireland graduated from St. John’s in 1910. lie was a classmate of George E. Rullman. local attorney.Another St. John's graduate, Allan MjcBride, is a high ranking officer, chief of staff to Gen. Douglas MacArtlnir fighting in the Philippines.