Matthew Gene "Axe" Axelson (June 25, 1976 – June 28, 2005) was an enlisted United States Navy SEAL who was awarded the U.S. Navy's 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, he is survived by his parents, brother and wife.
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25 June 1976 Cupertino, California, U.S.
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Died |
28 June 2005 (aged 29) Kunar Province, Afghanistan
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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