North East District was a district command of the British Army from 1967 and 1992.
North East District | |
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Active | 1967–1992 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | District Command |
Garrison/HQ | Imphal Barracks |
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]
General officers commanding included:[4]
- 1967–1968 Major-General Rex Whitworth
- 1968–1970 Major-General John Ward-Harrison
- 1970–1973 Major-General Geoffrey Armitage
- 1973 Major-General John Ward-Harrison
- 1973–1976 Major-General Geoffrey Collin
- 1976–1980 Major-General Henry Woods
- 1980–1982 Major-General Ian Baker
- 1982–1984 Major-General Patrick Palmer
- 1984–1986 Major-General Peter Inge
- 1986–1987 Major-General Charles Guthrie
- 1987–1989 Major-General Murray Naylor
- 1989–1991 Major-General Michael Rose
- 1991–1992 Major-General Michael Walker[5]
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