Matthew Axelson
Matthew Axelson | |
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Axelson in Afghanistan 2005 | |
| Birth name | Matthew Gene Axelson |
| Nickname | "Axe" |
| Born | June 25, 1976 |
| Died | June 28, 2005 (aged 29) Kunar Province, Afghanistan |
| Buried | Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 2000–2005 |
| Rank | Sonar technician, Second class |
| Unit | U.S. Navy SEALs |
| Conflicts | War in Afghanistan |
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| Spouse |
Cindy Oji Axelson
(m. 2003–2005) |
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 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.