Maurice Johnston (British Army officer)


Sir Maurice Johnston
Born(1929-10-27)27 October 1929
Died10 November 2024(2024-11-10) (aged 95)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
Service years1949–1982
RankLieutenant-General
Service number403506
UnitRoyal Artillery
Commands20th Armoured Brigade
1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards
ConflictsIndonesia–Malaysia confrontation
The Troubles
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Other workLord Lieutenant of Wiltshire

Lieutenant-General Sir Maurice Robert Johnston, KCB, CVO, OBE (27 October 1929 – 10 November 2024) was a British Army officer. He served as Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Operational Requirements) from 1981 to 1982, and Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire from 1996 to 2004.