Lost-KEITH ROBERTS-where Is He

[Bob Lloyd]

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

[rosie 36]

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

[Gwyn Nicholas]

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.

[Gwyn Nicholas]

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

A 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

Here is the original post by Al

[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

[ap1]

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

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

[rosie 36]

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

[tom33]

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

[ap1]

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.

[ap1]

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