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Australian War Memorial amends Ben Roberts-Smith display after former soldier charged with war crimes
The Australian War Memorial has updated the descriptive plaque in its Hall of Valour dedicated to former SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith to include references to his April 2026 charges of five counts of war crime murder and the ongoing legal process. Memorial director Matt Anderson confirmed Roberts-Smith’s equipment, uniform, and medal groups will remain on display to honor his 2010 actions in Afghanistan that earned him the Victoria Cross and Medal for Gallantry, emphasizing the institution’s commitment to keeping the public informed while upholding the presumption of innocence.
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Australian War Memorial amends Ben Roberts-Smith display after former soldier charged with war crimes
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