Ben Roberts-Smith

Who is Ben Roberts-Smith?

Benjamin "Ben" Roberts-Smith VC, MG is a former Australian soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross for Australia, the highest award in the Australian honours system. At the time, his Victoria Cross, together with his Medal for Gallantry, made Roberts-Smith the most highly decorated member of the Australia Defence Force.

Roberts-Smith was awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia for his actions during a helicopter assault into Tizak on 11 June 2010 as part of an offensive in the Shah Wali Kot region, while serving with the Special Air Service Regiment during the War in Afghanistan. He was presented with the medal by the Governor-General of Australia, Quentin Bryce, at a ceremony in Perth on 23 January 2011.