1920's - CGG TOP SHOT - Quebec 'A' Team Wins Montreal Star Match - This newspaper article reports on a Montreal rifle team's victory in the Montreal Star annual marksmanship competition. - This clipping is attributed to the collection of artifacts from the Sgt. (Late CSM) Matthew Penman, EM.

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1920's - CGG TOP SHOT - "Quebec 'A' Team Wins Montreal Star Match" - This newspaper article reports on a Montreal rifle team's victory in the Montreal Star annual marksmanship competition. - This clipping is attributed to the collection of artifacts from the Sgt. (Late CSM) Matthew Penman, EM.

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For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection *** ARTIFACT ON LOAN TO CGG MUSEUM *** 1920's - CGG TOP SHOT - "Quebec 'A' Team Wins Montreal Star Match" - This newspaper article reports on a Montreal rifle team's victory in the Montreal Star annual marksmanship competition. - This clipping is attributed to the collection of artifacts from the Sgt. (Late CSM) Matthew Penman, EM. Summary of the Article Major S. C. Bacon Makes Best Score Subhead: Quebec "A" Team Wins Montreal Star Team Match Additional headline: Sergt. F. H. Morris Wins Individual Prize at Pointe aux Trembles This article reports on the Montreal Star Team Match, held during the Provincial of Quebec Rifle Association's annual shooting competition at Pointe aux Trembles. Team Competition The winning team was Quebec "A", captained by Captain J. T. L. Shum, with an aggregate score of 489 points. The team consisted of shooters from: Highlanders Victoria Rifles Canadian Grenadier Guards Artillery Engineers The final standings were: Quebec "A" – 489 points Nova Scotia "A" – 468 points Quebec "B" – 443 points Quebec "A" Individual Scores Shooter 500 yd 600 yd Total Capt. J. T. L. Shum 42 39 81 Capt. A. S. Boa 41 39 80 Gr. J. McGregor 44 41 85 Cpl. M. Penman 41 40 81 Sgt. W. Mills 45 31 76 Sgt. G. W. Sharpe 41 45 86 The six shooters combined for the winning total of 489. Matt Penman's Performance The article identifies Corporal M. Penman (Canadian Grenadier Guards) as a member of the victorious Quebec "A" team. He scored: 41 at 500 yards 40 at 600 yards 81 total While not the highest individual scorer on his team, Penman made an important contribution to the championship-winning aggregate score. Outstanding Individual Performance The day's highest individual score belonged to Major S. C. Bacon of the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery (Halifax), who shot: 42 at 500 yards 49 at 600 yards 91 total The article notes that his 49 at 600 yards was regarded as exceptional because of difficult conditions, including: poor light, a gusty, shifting ("whip-tail") wind, haze that complicated sighting. It explains that Bacon's first four shots were bullseyes, and despite the challenging wind, he maintained remarkable accuracy. Pointe aux Trembles Individual Match A separate competition at Pointe aux Trembles awarded: Sergt. F. H. Morris (Victoria Rifles) — 134 Capt. J. T. Shum (Royal Highlanders of Canada) — 133 Corporal M. Penman (Canadian Grenadier Guards) — 130 Thus, Penman earned third prize in this event. The team prize for this match went to the Victoria Rifles, followed by the Royal Rifles of Quebec, with the Canadian Grenadier Guards finishing third. Overall Significance The article highlights a successful day for Corporal Matt Penman: He helped Quebec "A" win the Montreal Star Team Match. He posted a solid 81-point individual score in the team competition. He placed third individually in the Pointe aux Trembles match with 130 points. His performances reinforced his standing as one of the stronger competitors during the Provincial of Quebec Rifle Association championship. ABOUT THE CGG SOLDIER CSM Mathew Penman, born in Dunston, England, immigrated to Canada in 1913 and joined the 1st Regiment Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG). During World War I, he was among the 387 CGG members who volunteered to serve in the 14th Battalion (Royal Montréal Regiment) of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). Rising to the rank of Corporal, he was wounded in 1916 and later transferred to Canadian Division Headquarters, where he served as an Armourer-Sergeant, specializing in the repair of CEF bicycles. Upon his return to Canada in 1919, Penman was awarded the CEF Class A War Badge #399036 and rejoined CGG. He went on to become a highly successful competitive shooter from 1923-1963, earning the title of Québec Rifle Association Champion for eight consecutive years, from 1930 to 1938. Additionally, he won the prestigious CGG Pepler Challenge Cup twice. CSM Penman retired from active military service in 1958 as a Company Sergeant Major (CSM) but remained deeply involved with the CGG Veterans Association. Tragically, Mathew Penman passed away in 1974 while playing billiards in the CGG Sergeants Mess. His legacy as a dedicated soldier, skilled marksman, and committed veteran lives on in CGGs SGT’s Mess to this day.

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

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July 6, 2026

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