1920's - July 1st - An original newspaper article titled Grenadier Guards' Marksman Captured Open Match at Dominion Day Shoot - BEST POSSIBLE SCORES IN SERIES attributed to the collection of CSM Matthew Penman, EM

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1920's - July 1st - An original newspaper article titled "Grenadier Guards' Marksman Captured Open Match at Dominion Day Shoot - BEST POSSIBLE SCORES IN SERIES" attributed to the collection of 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 *** This clipping is attributed to the collection of artifacts from the Cpl. (Late CSM) Matthew Penman, EM. and features several noteworthy CGG members including RSM Scott (CGG RSM from 1929-1931) 1920's - July 1st - Grenadier Guards' Marksman Captured Open Match at Dominion Day Shoot - BEST POSSIBLE SCORES IN SERIES Rifleman T. N. Boa, Victoria Rifles, Topped Tyros and are No Longer Eligible for That Class. Sergt. M. Penman, Canadian Grenadier Guards, carried off the chief honors of the day at the open match held yesterday at Pointe aux Trembles ranges under the auspices of the Montreal Amalgamated Rifle Association. For the holiday programme 53 members of the local garrison turned out, rather less than expected, but it was found that many who would otherwise have been competitors had taken advantage of the opportunity to enjoy little pleasure jaunts outside the city. Conditions for shooting were almost perfect, and the marksmen had a splendid afternoon for their purpose. In the open match, Sergt. Penman had 65 points out of a possible 70. In the extra series, which preceded the match, Sergt. Penman was also on top, but he had to share the money with Sergt. G. W. Sharpe, 2nd Canadian Artillery, and Sergt. J. W. Sharpe*, Victoria Rifles, the trio scoring possibles at 200 yards. (Sgt J.W. Sharpe would go on to win the Bisley Alexandra Cup with a perfect score in 1936 - New York Times) 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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June 30, 2026

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