Eastern District (British Army)


Eastern District was a district command of the British Army from 1967 and 1995.

History

The district was formed from 54th Infantry Division as part of the Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve in 1967. It had its headquarters at Colchester Garrison and was placed under the command of HQ UK Land Forces in 1972. The district merged with North East District to form an enlarged Eastern District at Imphal Barracks in 1992. The enlarged district was disbanded on the formation of HQ Land Command in 1995.

Commanders

General officers commanding included: