Her Father Fought in World War II, She Travelled 12 Hours for Roberts-Smith Tammy Hickey traveled more than 12 hours to attend a barbecue in Brisbane to support Ben Roberts-Smith, a decorated Australian soldier. Roberts-Smith is facing five charges of war crime murder related to incidents in Afghanistan between 2006 and 2012. Hickey stated her father, a World War II serviceman, would be disgusted by the treatment Roberts-Smith is receiving, and she highlighted her own family’s military service as a reason for her solidarity.

• Tammy Hickey traveled over 12 hours to show support for Ben Roberts-Smith.
• Dozens gathered at a barbecue in Brisbane organized by the Australia First group following news of Roberts-Smith’s arrest.
• Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, faces five charges of war crime murder.
• The charges relate to the deaths of five Afghan nationals during his service from 2006-12.
• Roberts-Smith denies the charges and vows to fight them.
• Hickey’s family has a history of military service, including her father in WWII and relatives currently serving.