Sir Charles Johnston | |
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 Sir Charles Johnston in 1914 | |
| Lord Mayor of London | |
| In office 1914–1915 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Vansittart Bowater |
| Succeeded by | Charles Wakefield |
Sir Charles Johnston, 1st Baronet (3 May 1848 – 10 April 1933), was Lord Mayor of London for 1914 –15.[1]
Prior to serving as Lord Mayor he was an Alderman and, in 1910–11, Sheriff of the City of London. In World War I he was instrumental in forming the 26th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (Bankers) from City workers as a 'Pals battalion' of Kitchener's New Army, and served as its Honorary Colonel (1914–15).[2]
He was created a Baronet in January 1916 which became extinct on his death.