South West District (British Army)

South West District was a district command of the British Army between 1972 and 1995.

History
In 1972 the district was established with headquarters at Bulford Camp, Wiltshire, and placed under the command of HQ UK Land Forces. It was disbanded on the formation of HQ Land Command in 1995.

Commanders
General officers commanding included:
 * 1972–1974 Major-General Hugh Cunningham
 * 1974–1975 Major-General George Cooper
 * 1975–1978 Major-General Robert Lyon
 * 1978–1981 Major-General Sir John Acland
 * 1981–1984 Major-General Michael Gray
 * 1984–1987 Major-General Barry Lane
 * 1987–1990 Major-General Anthony Jeapes
 * 1990–1992 Major-General Anthony Pollard