Need help with Wilkinson sword and history of owner JJ Gover

[Pieter M]

This sword was found some years ago. According to Wilkinson the serial number 32053 belonged to J. J. Gover. He was in the 20th Middelsex Rifle Volunteers.
Who can help me on more information on Mr. J.J. Gover?

[Will Mathieson]

You'll find him listed as Gover John J in lower right corner of page

[Pieter M]

Thank you very much! The image is unfortunately unsharp. Can you help me out and give the rank and date as listed? Thank you.

[Pieter M]

Forgot the best photo. The one with his initials.
Now I know his first name but stil no information on active duty (maybe not at all) birth date, date deceased, rank etc.
Who can help?

[Ben Bevan]

Suggest you search ‘The Gazette ‘, found this to start you off. I assume you know the Sword was made in 1893. Ben.

[Pieter M]

Thank you, Ben. Very interesting. Yes, know the sword was manufactured in 1893.

[Will Mathieson]

Should be larger

[Pieter M]

Thank you.
May 1891 2nd Lieutenant and may 1900 Captian. Wonder if he did active service in the second Boer war.
Research plus photo (maybe?) to be continued.

[Ben Bevan]

Pieter, nothing on any service in South Africa, but here’s a brief biography of him. Ben.

[Pieter M]

Thank you, Ben!
One more question please. What does adm. pens. mean?

[Ben Bevan]

It’s Admitted Pensioner, a student who does not receive financial support from their college, apparently.