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.

References

  1. ^ "Sir Charles Johnston, London's Executive, Thankful for American Friendship". New York Times. 20 December 1914. Retrieved 22 December 2009.
  2. ^ H.C. O’Neill, The Royal Fusiliers in the Great War, London: Heinemann, 1922/Uckfield: Naval & Military Press, 2002, ISBN 978-1-84342-173-3, p. 22.
Political offices
Preceded by Lord Mayor of London
1914–1915 		Succeeded by
Baronetage of the United Kingdom
New creation Baronet
(of London)
1916–1933 		Extinct


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