Her Father Fought in World War II, She Travelled 12 Hours for Roberts-Smith
'My dad served in World War II, and he would be just so disgusted at the way that Ben is being treated,' said Tammy Hickey.
TL;DR
- 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.