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5th Interceptor Command
Active
7 November 1941 – 9 April 1942
Country
United States
Branch
United States Army Air Forces
Type
Radar Defense, Infantry
Engagements
Battle of the Philippines (1941–42)
Commanders
Notable commanders
Brig. Gen. Henry B. Clagett Brig. Gen. Harold H. George Col.Lawrence S. Churchill
Military unit
The 5th Interceptor Command was a temporary organization of the United States Army Air Forces. It was wiped out in the Battle of the Philippines (1941–42). The survivors fought as infantry during Battle of Bataan and after their surrender, were subjected to the Bataan Death March, although some did escape to Australia.
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