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Matthew Axelson

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Petty Officer 2nd Class, US Navy SEAL

United StatesLived 1976 to 2005 · aged 29
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S. Navy's second highest decoration, the Navy Cross and the Purple Heart, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan. Serving as a sniper in the operation, Axelson was killed in action during the firefight phase of Operation Red Wings.

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Axelson (right) with Michael Murphy in Afghanistan, 2005.Axelson (right) with Michael Murphy in Afghanistan, 2005.A picture of Axelson and Suh's statue unveiled in 2007 with his family viewing it.A picture of Axelson and Suh's statue unveiled in 2007 with his family viewing it.

Awards 2

Purple Heart
Navy Cross

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About this person

Matthew Gene "Axe" Axelson was an enlisted United States Navy SEAL who was awarded the U.S. Navy's second highest decoration, the Navy Cross and the Purple Heart, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan. Serving as a sniper in the operation, Axelson was killed in action during the firefight phase of Operation Red Wings.

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United States
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Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1976 to 2005 · aged 29
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