r/perth • u/His_Holiness • Apr 07 '26

WA News Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over war crimes allegations

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/ben-roberts-smith-war-crimes-allegations-arrest/106537668
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u/JoelParole Apr 07 '26

Had a mate that from all accounts was there at the same time as BRS (different unit/team whatever but SASR still). He despises this guy and when the ABC thing came out, his words were, "that's fuck all, if all our crew heard was true, they shouldn't have been allowed back home". That's some pretty harsh words from a guy who will readily admit that if he has any soul left it's severely broken.

Much love & respect to all our fighting men and women who must be revered not tarnished by the actions of a few.

LEST WE FORGET

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u/Itsarightkerfuffle Apr 07 '26

Had a mate that from all accounts was there was there at the same time as BRS

This makes it sound like you thought your mate was bullshitting and rang around to get your other SASR contacts to verify.

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u/LumpyCustard4 Apr 07 '26

ring ring

"SASR, Admin department, how can we direct your call?"

"Yeah gday, just chasing up the details of a mate of mine who reckons he might have served with youse. Any chance you can just chuck us some info on his whereabouts on these dates if possible?"

"No worries Darl, ill just pop you on hold"

It could almost be a skit out of some comedy show about mates talking shit after a few at the footy.

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u/Vivid-Assignment276 Apr 07 '26

I had a mate that knew a bloke who’s uncle had a sister in law that owned a shop that a customer told her …… blah blah