Ben Roberts-Smith Military person

Benjamin "Ben" Roberts-Smith VC, MG (born 1 November 1978) 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 (awarded for actions during a tour of Afghanistan in 2006), 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 01, 1978
Birth place	Perth , Western Australia

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award	Commendation for Distinguished Service Medal for Gallantry Victoria Cross for Australia
military operations	War in Afghanistan (2001–present) Iraq War International Force for East Timor
military branch	Australian Army
military unit	Special Air Service Regiment 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
relation	Len Roberts-Smith
service start	1996
service end	2013