South-Eastern District (British Army)
| South-Eastern District | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1856–1903 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 British Army |
| Type | Home Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Dover |
Constable's Tower, Dover Castle, Command headquarters
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[1] 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.[2][3] The headquarters of the command was established at Dover Castle.[4][5]
Commanders
General officers commanding included:[6]
- 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
References
- ↑ "Hart's Army List 1856". p. 456. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ↑ "Hart's Army List 1857". p. 304. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ↑ "Hart's Army List 1858". p. 403. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ↑ "South Wing of Constable's Gateway, the Stately Home of Dover Castle". Panoramio. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ↑ "Hart's Army List 1868". p. 499. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ↑ "Army Commands" (PDF). Retrieved 2 July 2016.
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