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Australian War Memorial Continues to Feature Ben Roberts-Smith Exhibits

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The national institution declared today its their responsibility to “reflect the full story” of Australians at war.

While the celebrated exhibit remains intact, a new placard now stands beside it, acknowledging his arrest.

A newly updated panel sits beside the famous display.
A newly updated panel sits beside the famous display. (Nine)
Through a decade of investigations and legal troubles, the War Memorial has resisted calls from some for the Roberts-Smith display to be removed.
Through a decade of investigations and legal troubles, the War Memorial has resisted calls from some for the Roberts-Smith display to be removed. (Nine)
”Roberts-Smith has been charged with five counts of the war crime of murder,” the panel reads.

“The legal process is ongoing,” it states.

Ben Roberts-Smith’s uniform, medals, and combat helmet continue to be showcased in the Hall of Valour, a prestigious area dedicated to Victoria Cross honorees.

An honour earned through his actions in Afghanistan, however, he is now an accused war criminal.
Displays honouring Ben Roberts-Smith at the Australian War Memorial will remain on show. (AP)

“Whatever the truth is, whenever the truth is known, we will tell it,” remarked Matt Anderson, Director of the Australian War Memorial.

“The most crucial action we can all take at this moment is to allow justice to proceed,” he added.

Through a decade of investigations and legal troubles, the war memorial has resisted calls from some for the Roberts-Smith display to be removed, saying it wants to tell the full story of Australians in war.

Australian War Memorial
New galleries were opened today, displaying full-sized vehicles on the floor. (9News)

New galleries were opened today, displaying full-sized vehicles on the floor.

”The reason we [are] doing this now is because ANZAC Day is nearly upon us,” Anderson said.

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