Complex sentence: Sonar Technician 2nd Class Matthew Gene Axelson (June 25,1976--June 28,2005) was a United States Navy SEAL and Navy Cross recipient for his actions during Operation Red Wings.
Split into simpler sentences: Sonar Technician 2nd Class Matthew Gene Axelson (June 25,1976--June 28,2005) was a United States Navy SEAL. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during Operation Red Wings.