Thanks for posting the pic Chris
And thanks for the kind words Wendi.
The lady in the pic is John Yates wife Annie Yates (formerly Annie Allen nee Barber - her first husband Percy Allen details below)
Annie is my grandmother ( my mums mum). I was born in Australia so never met my grandparents, but looking into the history of the family has made me feel incredibly close to them.
Private PERCY ALLEN
1901, 2nd Bn., Manchester Regiment
who died age 20
on 10 July 1916
Husband of Annie Yates (formerly Allen), of 21, Peel St., Ashton-under-Lyne.
Remembered with honour
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Percy and Annie were only married a short time ( couple of months) before he was killed.