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Eastern District
Active 1972–1995
Country Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Branch Flag of the British Army British Army
Type District Command
Garrison/HQ Colchester Garrison (1972–1992)
Imphal Barracks (1992–1992)

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

History[]

Entrance to Colchester Garrison, Essex

Colchester Garrison, command headquarters 1972-1992

In 1972 the district was established with headquarters at Colchester Garrison and placed under the command of HQ UK Land Forces.[1] The district merged with North East District to form an enlarged Eastern District at Imphal Barracks in 1992.[2] The enlarged district was disbanded on the formation of HQ Land Command in 1995.[3]

Commanders[]

General officers commanding included:[4]

References[]

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