South-Eastern District (British Army)

South-Eastern District was a district command of the British Army from the mid-19th century until 1903.

History
Historically troops based in the South-Eastern counties had reported direct to Army Headquarters in London but in July 1856 South-Eastern District was formed under Lieutenant-General Sir Colin Campbell. Campbell was recalled to become Commander-in-Chief, India just three months later and Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Love was appointed to the command in his place. The headquarters of the command was established at Dover Castle.

Commanders
General officers commanding included:
 * July-September 1856 Lieutenant-General Sir Colin Campbell
 * 1856-1857 Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Love
 * 1857-1861 Lieutenant-General Robert Mansel
 * 1861-1865 Lieutenant-General the Hon. Arthur Dalzell
 * 1865-1866 Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Garrett
 * 1866-1867 Major-General William McCleverty
 * 1867-1868 Major-General Charles Ellice
 * 1868-1872 Lieutenant-General Sir David Russell
 * 1872-1874 Major-General Sir Alfred Horsford
 * 1874-1877 Major-General William Parke
 * 1877-1880 Lieutenant-General Lord Alexander Russell
 * 1880-1885 Major-General Edward Newdigate
 * 1885-1887 Lieutenant-General the Hon. Percy Feilding
 * 1887-1891 Major-General Alexander Montgomery Moore
 * 1891-1896 Major-General Lord William Seymour
 * 1896-1898 Major-General Sir William Butler
 * 1898-1899 Major-General Leslie Rundle
 * 1899-1902 Major-General Henry Hallam Parr
 * 1902-1903 Major-General Leslie Rundle