South-Eastern District was a district command of the British Army from the mid-19th century until 1903. It was in existence again between 1967 and 1995.
History
Early formation
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.
Re-formation
The district was formed from Aldershot Command as part of the Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve in 1967. It had its headquarters at Aldershot Garrison, and was placed under the command of HQ UK Land Forces in 1972. It was disbanded again on the formation of HQ Land Command in 1995.
Commanders
General officers commanding included: South-Eastern District 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