Matthew Axelson
Petty Officer 2nd Class, US Navy SEAL · United States · On the map · Lived 1976 to 2005 · aged 29
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.
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Serving as a sniper in the operation, Axelson was killed in action during the firefight phase of Operation Red Wings.
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Deceased
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Lived 1976 to 2005 · aged 29