(1976-06-25)June 25, 1976 Cupertino, California U.S.
Died
June 28, 2005(2005-06-28) (aged 29) Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Buried
Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico, California, U.S.
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
2000–2005
Rank
Sonar technician, Second class
Unit
U.S. Navy SEALs
SDV Team 1
Battles/wars
War in Afghanistan
Operation Red Wings †
Awards
Navy Cross
Purple Heart
Spouse(s)
Cindy Oji Axelson
(m. 2003–2005)
Matthew Gene "Axe" Axelson (June 25, 1976 – June 28, 2005)[1] 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.
^"Matthew G. Axelson". United States Navy SEALs. 2008. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
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by Navy SEAL Team TEN; the four-man team was made up of 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson and 2nd Class Marcus Luttrell supporting the role of snipers, while...
view to call in the QRF. He soon after died from injuries sustained. MatthewAxelson also died on this operation. The QRF never reached the scene; it was...
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The publicity stunt was executed by team president/general manager Joe Axelson to mock the Kansas City Chiefs' yearly claims that they planned on selecting...
Archived from the original on December 9, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020. Axelson, Ben (September 21, 2020). "Buffalo Bills Josh Allen cereal, 'Josh's Jaqs...
District) Mr. Bruce Axelson–2011-2012 (Assistant Principal – Lackawanna High School, named Principal of Lackawanna High School) Mr. Matthew M. McKenna–2012-2015...
Miami Herald. p. 1-B. Retrieved 3 February 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Axelson, Mary (8 January 1956). "Theater's 'Actors' Were In Audience". Miami News...
speaker at the Cupertino Veterans Day dedication of the statue of Matt Axelson and James Suh, two SEALs Larsen had served with, who were killed in action...
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Accessed May 18, 2007. Axelson, Erik Peter."Happy Evacuation Day" Archived October 5, 2008, at the Wayback...
Global Information
United States of America
United States Navy
Sonar technician, Second class
U.S. Navy SEALs
