Australian War Memorial Updates Roberts-Smith Display to Reflect War Crimes Charges

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Ben Roberts-Smith departs the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney on June 7, 2021. Sam Mooy/Getty ImagesThe Australian War Memorial has announced changes to its display for former special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith in the wake of criminal proceedings brought forth by the Australian Federal Police (AFP).Earlier this week, the AFP and the Office of the Special Investigator (OSI) arrested and charged the war hero with five counts of the war crime of murder, including the allegedly killing of Afghan civilians during his six tours to the country.

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