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.

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