General Henry William Breton (7 January 1799 – 22 July 1889) was a British Army officer who became General Officer Commanding South-West District.

His twin brother was William Henry Breton.

Breton was commissioned as an ensign in the 4th Regiment of Foot in March 1815.

[6] He continued afterwards as the Colonel of the 2nd Battalion of the Essex regiment.

[8] He was buried at Highland Road Cemetery in Portsmouth.