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North East District (British Army)

North East District
Active1967–1992
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeDistrict Command
Garrison/HQImphal Barracks

North East District was a district command of the British Army from 1967 and 1992.

History

Imphal Barracks, command headquarters

The district was formed from 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division as part of the Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve in 1967.[1] It had its headquarters at Imphal Barracks, and was placed under the command of HQ UK Land Forces in 1972.[2] The district merged with Eastern District to form an enlarged Eastern District at Imphal Barracks in 1992.[3]

Commanders

General officers commanding included:[4]

References

  1. ^ Steinberg, S. (1967). The Statesman's Year-Book 1967-68: The Encyclopaedia for the Businessman-of-The-World. Palgrave Macmillan UK. p. 106. ISBN 978-0230270961.
  2. ^ Paxton, J. (1972). The Statesman's Year-Book 1972-73: The Encyclopaedia for the Businessman-of-The-World. Palgrave Macmillan UK. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-230-27101-2.
  3. ^ "TA Command Structure 1967–2000". Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Army Commands" (PDF). Retrieved 2 July 2016.
  5. ^ "Biography at number10.gov.uk". Archived from the original on 27 October 2007. Retrieved 24 November 2006.
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