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

The institution says further changes could be made pending the case against the decorated war veteran.

The uniform of former Special Air Services officer Ben Roberts-Smith is displayed at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on April 15, 2026. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images

The 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.