List of British Army full generals


This is a list of full generals in the British Army since the Acts of Union 1707. The rank of general is the highest rank currently achievable by serving officers in the British Army. It ranks above lieutenant-general and below field marshal which is now only awarded as an honorary rank. The annotation "Held rank in the East Indies." indicates that the officer served in India in the East India Company's army.

1777—1783

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1801—1821

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1825—1849

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1851—1869

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1870—1881

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1882—1899

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1900—2019

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