Lost-KEITH ROBERTS-where Is He

Ok, this is one for the Strabane "Old Sweats"

http://rwf-forum.co.uk/gallery/files/3/keithroberts.JPGA lady from Wrexham called Roslyn, who I spoke to today on the phone, is trying to trace her older brother Keith Roberts. Keith left the family home(Brynteg Wrexham) in the early 70's and joined the regiment in about 1972 aged approx 18yrs old. Ros was a small child at the time and has little recollection of him, and it would mean a lot if she could trace him.

Her family believes Keith was based(for a period) at Strabane. He is about 6ft tall and had a distinctive tatto on his left arm(Betty Boo leaning on a lampost). Its possible that he may have settled in South Wales after he left the army. I have suggested that she should check www.192.com

If you are able to assist please post a message, alternatively email myself or phone Ros direct on 07747 520941( Roslyn has requested that we publish her mobile no)

Many Thanks

Re Strabane we only had a pig to sleep in ...in first part of 72...only a section strong..then late in 72 they made it platoon strenght.that's how it stayed while we were in ireland.. the BN base was ebrington barracks in londonderry..& only did tours of duty in strabane..was his last two 41 ..???

Thanks for the response Tom....almost giving up hope!!

The photo supplied by the family had Strabane written on the back....We can safely say he was based in Ebrington.

Unfortunately the family do not know his army number.

I'm sure one of our members must recognise him, although I appreciate it was a long time ago...

Fingers crossed

would he be roberts 26?

If anyone does know this guy, we would obviously respect his privacy, if he does not wish to have any contact, but I think the family would want to know that he is ok.

just thought Dai Daps was in b coy..he's from mountain ash..he would know him...as i think he might have been b coy

Yep, that is a possibility.

I know that Keith May and Gwyn are trying to research a bit further, any pointers are gratefully received.

ref KEITH ROBERTS idont remember him in BCOY in1972/73 if anything he would more than likely been in DCOY but if anyone have got a better photo let me know ok I WISH ALL MEMBERS A HAPPY NEW YEAR KEITH MAY

http://rwf-forum.co.uk/gallery/files/3/keithroberts.JPG

Just to remind everyone that we are still looking for Keith Roberts

Served with 1RWF in Strabane during the early 70s

If I remember correctly, the photograph was taken at the original Hump PVCP. Maybe somebody like Bob Lloyd will remember Keith.

I remember the face, but not the name. Will have to think harder! Wait...out!

i am trying to find my brother, he left the family home in brynteg wrexham in the early 70's and joined the regiment in about 1972 aged approx 18yrs old. i was a small child at the time and have little recollection of him, and it would mean so much to me if i could trace him. as i have been looking for him for a number of years. i have a picture of him, and on the back it has got strabane 1973 . so i believe he must of been posted there.
he is about 6ft tall and had a distinctive tattoo on his left arm(betty boo leaning on a lampost) if you are able to assist me please post a message.


thanks rosie 36:swoon::huh:

This search was opened on 12 Dec 05 by Al Poole and the last post was in Nov 2006 by Bob Lloyd who gave a Wait out. (a radio term for I will get back to you) Unfortunatlely it would seem that he got no further. There will have been a lot more members join since then so it will be worthwhile putting up the photo again.

Original post reactivated.

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Ok, this is one for the Strabane \"Old Sweats\"

http://rwf-forum.co.uk/gallery/files/3/keithroberts.JPGA lady from Wrexham called Roslyn, who I spoke to today on the phone, is trying to trace her older brother Keith Roberts. Keith left the family home(Brynteg Wrexham) in the early 70's and joined the regiment in about 1972 aged approx 18yrs old. Ros was a small child at the time and has little recollection of him, and it would mean a lot if she could trace him.

Her family believes Keith was based(for a period) at Strabane. He is about 6ft tall and had a distinctive tatto on his left arm(Betty Boo leaning on a lampost). Its possible that he may have settled in South Wales after he left the army. I have suggested that she should check www.192.com

If you are able to assist please post a message, alternatively email myself or phone Ros direct on 07747 520941( Roslyn has requested that we publish her mobile no)

Many Thanks

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Here is the original post by Al

are you the person who first put the picture and message about my brother up on this site a few years ago. rosie36

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Originally Posted by rosie 36

are you the person who first put the picture and message about my brother up on this site a few years ago. rosie36

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Hi Rosie it was me. I was the guy that you spoke to in Summerhill. I'm sorry we've had no luck. Any update

i just want 2 say thanks 4 ur help, ad no luck with internet the last time, but changed my mobile number, been 2 salvation army, no luck there. so i thought i would put it back on this site. JUST HOPE I CAN FIND HIM, I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING 2 FIND HIM. ROSIE 36

have you tried northern ireland..i seen to remember quite a few of the boys got married over there

What was his birth date Rosie. Sometimes you can find stuff on the net, especially if he has registered on other sites.

Also just a "Gentle Reminder" to members, if you do find him, please ensure Keiths privacy is respected, and he is contacted first before any information is posted or passed on.

Just checked Ancestry. He does NOT appear on a simple search of the Death Registrations Rosie. The list is fairly accurate, so it would indicate that he is still alive.

How do we proceed. Did he have a middle name. Also do you have any more detail on the South Wales connection. What was the definate last year he had contact with your family, and was he married at that point. This will give us a more accurate band to search.

Some suggestions:

1. If we build up enough detail we can possibly search marriage registers from 1972 onwards, or from the last known year when he was in contact with your family.

2. If we can then identify possible's and possible wifes name. Rik and Chow could possibly work their magic on 192.com, and identify some likely candidates, which you can then follow up.

Anyone else with ideas....chip in

thanks 4 gettin back 2 me, thanks 4 checking the deaths register, thank god he wasnt on it, all i know that he fell out with my mum when he was 16 or 17 yrs old, keiths dad lived in plymouth with keiths brother. keiths dad worked as a cook in the navy, i av got his reginment number if any good, thanks rosie

have found ref to three kieth roberts in plymouth.was his dads name kieth?

no his dad was called noel,

I think Rosie, the more detailed info the better. Things that seem insignificant to yourself can make a difference to those unconnected who are searching. No problem if some of the detail is personal, if required that can be passed by private message between yourself and the members who are looking.

As an example are you in touch with Keiths brother from Plymouth? If not, tracking him might help us get closer to Keith

i dont au any contact with any of my family as my mum kicked me out when i was 15yrs, dont speak 2 any of my siblings. me and keith and his other brother was by a different dad 2 me, the other brother was disabled, and my mum couldnt cope so the disabled child went 2 live with his dad, the salvation army found out his name was noel after his dad. all the informatoin i have is what i au given u, i au been told things that r here say, dont know if it is true. just want 2 stress if u do find keith 2 let him know it is only me that is contacting him, i would love 2 meet him as i dont au any memories of him, rosie

Thanks for that Rosie,

I have already passed details to Rosie of a Noel Roberts from Plymouth who was born in 1929 and died in 1996. This person is very possibly Keiths father. So I would suggest looking more closely at the 3 Keith Roberts still living in the Plymouth area. Rosie mentioned South Wales, and this could be what she described as hearsay, Plymouth on the other hand is more concrete.

Rosie do you have a copy of Keiths birth Cert? You can buy them online for £7 from the GRO site at http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ You would receive the copy in about 7 days.

I have identified a Keith Roberts born in Wrexham over the July period of 1953. If you dont have one, I would urge you to purchase it, as it will provide proof of Keiths date of birth. If your interested I will PM you the details of the birth cert you need to order

Interestingly, I have also found reference to a marriage between a Keith Roberts and a person with the surname Davies at Wrexham 1975. Your Keith would have been 22!!

thanks all u r doing, it means so much 2 me, i au already got a copy of his birth cert, rosie

Happy to assist Rosie.

What about the 1975 Marriage.....is it a possible?

it could b possible, maybe i au been looking in wrong place, rosie

there are 16 kieth roberts,s listed for cheshire area

Ok,

I would suggest applying for the Wedding Cert of the Keith Roberts who got married in 75. Im right in thinking that this will show his age at the wedding date. If this is correct...then thats another avenue open. The certs cost £7. I'm afraid tracing him will cost small sums of money, with no guarantee of success.

Also register at www.192.com This gives you access to electoral registers for this year. You then buy credits, which allow you to search specific records. Keep these credits for electoral searches, dont waste them on Marriage Certs, as I can provide that detail for you.

Equally if we can find a marriage cert, this will give us a spouses name, which then helps narrow down searches on 192. Its really a process of elimination. Clear as Mud:smile:

Do you want the 1975 marriage details.

oh i dont mind paying if it means finding keith, yes i do want the certificate, chow as been in touch and said he as 3 numbers in plymouth, and 51 in wales, rosie

Also Rosie, the 192 website shows that the Wrexham Electoral Roll for 2008 has 3 Keith Roberts living in the town!!

2 are aged 50-54. Keith should be 55 now.

1 other has no age listed, but lives with a Dorothy Roberts. Purchasing credits will allow you to see these individuals addresses.

As you know virtually nothing about him, I would certainly consider checking all the local options first. I heard of loads of stories in the past where missing family members were actually living in the same place as the searcher.

I would possibly look at these first before buying the marriage cert. One of these may actually be the guy who married in 75. Hope your prepared to knock some doors!!!! :-)

hi rosie had the pleasure of meeting ted tudor again after 32 years,ted remembers that kieth was in his section in straban but not as to were kieth went after he left the rwf.will keep digging,

Just an update for members who are following this thread. Rosie is now checking out 5 possibles from Wrexham with the help of Chow. In addition, a check will also be made by Rosie on the marriage below:

Keith Roberts 1st Quarter 1975/
District-Wrexham/N
Volume - 24
Page- 0369

This particular Keith married someone with the surname "Davies". Our boy would have been 22 at the time. Incidently Ted Tudors recollection of Keith is the first solid bit of detail we have received of his RWF service. So all members of that era, we are looking for a guy who was possibly in Teds section in Strabane in 1972.

I'm following this with great interest. I do hope he is found and we get to hear about it. Give yourselves a pat on the back for all your hard work.
Lets keep our collective fingers crossed.
Anita x

i would like 2 thank every1 who is showing a interest in me finding my brother, and a special thanks 2 chow and ap1, they au been brill,

Please keep us posted Rosie, we all hope this story has a happy ending. I know brothers are special, I love mine to bits.
Good luck
Take care
Anita Corbett x

hey people an update to the search,i have been trawling through memebers list and a couple of members have gave me info,roy carter36 knew kieth and spent three months on the hump,has gave me the names of some of kieths friends,one of which i know,wombat.i have a contact number,the other two are,davies25 and mcdonald715 so if anyone has contact with them.richie264.told me about a photo in the gallery 70s page 8 deltas 75.please have a look,if you were deltas at the time any info is good info...cheers for now...chow..

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roy carter36 knew kieth and spent three months on the hump,has gave me the names of some of kieths friends,..

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Does Roy remember where Keith was going on leave, bearing in mind he had fallen out with the family, Roy may recall if he had a girlfriend elsewhere, it may indicate where he later settled. Also the D Company picture from 75. Does Roy think Keith was still serving at that point?.