Eastern District (British Army)

Eastern District was a district command of the British Army from 1972 and 1995.

History
In 1972 the district was established with headquarters at Colchester Garrison and placed under the command of HQ UK Land Forces. 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:
 * 1972–1973 Major-General David Scott-Barrett
 * 1973–1975 Major-General Peter Hudson
 * 1975–1977 Major-General David Tabor
 * 1977–1980 Major-General Andrew Watson
 * 1980–1982 Major-General Richard Gerrard-Wright
 * 1982–1984 Major-General John MacMillan
 * 1984–1987 Major-General Charles Ramsay
 * 1987–1989 Major-General Peter Graham
 * 1989–1992 Major-General William Evans
 * 1992 Major-General Michael Walker
 * 1992–1995 Major-General Patrick Cordingley