Ben Roberts-smith

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ben Roberts-smith
Occupation	War Hero
Date Of Birth	Nov 1, 1978(1978-11-01)
Age	46
Birthplace	Perth
Country	Australia
Birth City	Western Australia
Horoscope	Scorpio

Ben Roberts-smith Biography

Ben Roberts-smith is one of the most popular and richest War Hero who was born on November 1, 1978 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Australian soldier who was awarded the Medal of Gallantry and the Victoria Cross for defending his troops from fire from enemies during a helicopter attack in Tizak.

Australian Governor General Quentin Bryce presented Roberts-Smith with the Victoria Cross.

Roberts-Smith joined the Australian Army in 1996. After completing his initial training at Lone Pine Barracks in Singleton, New South Wales, he was posted to the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR). Initially part of a rifle company, he subsequently became section commander in the Direct Fire Support Weapons Platoon.

With 3 RAR, Roberts-Smith was deployed to East Timor twice, the first time as part of the International Force for East Timor in 1999.

He was married to Emma Roberts-Smith with who he had twin daughters with the names of Eve as well as Elizabeth. Sam, his brother Sam was an opera singer. singing opera.

Ben Roberts-smith Net Worth

Ben Roberts-smith is one of the richest War Hero from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben Roberts-smith 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The year 1996 was the time he enlisted in with the Australian Army and was posted to the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.

Following his award of with the Victoria Cross, he became the most decorated officer during his the Commonwealth Defense Forces.

Benjamin Roberts-Smith VC MG (born 1 November 1978) is an Australian businessman, former Australian Army soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross for Australia (VC), the highest award in the Australian honours system. Roberts-Smith was awarded the VC 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 in Afghanistan. The medal, together with his Medal for Gallantry awarded during a tour of Afghanistan in 2006, made Roberts-Smith the most highly decorated serving member of the Australian Defence Force. He was presented with the VC by the Governor-General of Australia, Quentin Bryce, at a ceremony in Perth on 23 January 2011. He was also later awarded a Commendation for Distinguished Service for his leadership as a patrol commander during a 2012 tour of Afghanistan.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ben Roberts-smith height 6 ft 8 in Ben weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ben Roberts-smith Dating?

According to our records, Ben Roberts-smith married to Emma Roberts- Smith. As of December 1, 2023, Ben Roberts-smith’s is not dating anyone.

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Roberts-Smith was named Australian Father of the Year in 2013.

Facts & Trivia

Ben Ranked on the list of most popular War Hero. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Ben Roberts-smith celebrates birthday on November 1 of every year.

Roberts-Smith left the full-time army in 2013 to study business at the University of Queensland. In 2014 he was appointed chair of the National Australia Day Council and made deputy general manager of the regional television network Seven Queensland. He has subsequently been promoted to general manager of the rural network and of metropolitan station Seven Brisbane.

What was the outcome of Ben Roberts-Smith?

Ben Roberts-Smith’s year-long defamation trial against three newspapers concludes. Ben Roberts-Smith’s long-running defamation case has concluded in Sydney, with his barrister telling the court the decorated former soldier was the victim of a “war of words” from jealous comrades intent on tearing down his reputation.

How old is Ben Roberts-Smith?

43 years (November 1, 1978)

Is Leonard Roberts-Smith related to Ben Roberts-Smith?

Len Roberts-Smith
Children| Ben Roberts-Smith Sam Roberts-Smith
Other work| Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia; Court of Appeal Judge

Who is Ben Roberts Smith lawyer?

In his final address in the Federal Court trial on Friday, his barrister Arthur Moses SC said the truth defence was based on imprecise testimony, contradictory evidence conjecture and speculation.

How tall is Ben Roberts Smith?

6′ 8″