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1920's Province of Quebec Rifle Association Shooting Match - Corporal M. Penman, Grenadier Guards places third / Quebec 'A' Team (including CGG Sgt M. Penman) takes first place in the Montreal Star MatchScope and Content
For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
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This clipping is attributed to the collection of artifacts from the Cpl. (Late CSM) Matthew Penman, EM.
1920's - Province of Quebec Rifle Association Shooting Match - Corporal M. Penman, Grenadier Guards places third / Quebec 'A' Team (including CGG Sgt M. Penman) takes first place in the Montreal Star Match
MORRIS AGAIN WON CHIEF RIFLE EVENT AT P.Q.R.A. SHOOT
Victoria Rifles' Marksman Captured Active Militia Match Yesterday, Captain John Trevor Lanncelot Shum (RHC) Second, Third Place Also Fell to Montreal Man, Corporal M. Penman, Grenadier Guards
Sergeant F. H. Morris, Victoria Rifles of Canada, was yesterday the chief individual prize winner at the second day's shoot of the Province of Quebec Rifle Association meeting at the Pointe aux Trembles ranges. Sir Alexander Bertram, Governor of the Association, visited the ranges and complimented officials on the conduct of the meeting. Sergeant Morris took first place in the Active Militia Match with a total of 134. The three places in this match, second prize falling to Captain J. T. L. Shum, Royal Highlanders of Canada, who was a point behind the leader, and Corporal M. Penman, Canadian Grenadier Guards, was in third position with a total of 130 points. In this match the team prize was won by the Victoria Rifles, with the Royal Rifles, Quebec, in second place, and the Canadian Grenadier Guards third.
In the two team contests for the same match, Quebec came to the front. First prize was won by the team of the Voltigeurs de Québec, and second place by the Fusiliers Laurzon Rifles Association. The third prize for two teams was won by the 4th Military District Rifle Association.
The other event of the day was the Montreal Star Match, open to teams of six members of any provincial rifle association affiliated with the P.Q.R.A., Quebec "A" team, a composite aggregation made up of shots from the Highlanders, Victoria Rifles, Guards, Artillery and Engineers, headed by Captain Shum, took first place...
Active Militia Match (Top Scores)
Prize Competitor Score
1st ($25) Sgt. F. H. Morris, V.R.C. 47 46 41 = 134
2nd ($20) Capt. J. T. L. Shum, R.H.C. 48 42 38 = 133
3rd ($18) Corp. M. Penman, C.G.G. 44 45 41 = 130
= Sgt. D. Tremblay 46 44 39 = 129
= C.M.S.C. 46 45 38 = 129
= G. M. Coles 48 44 35 = 129
= W. E. Tingman, R.C.A. 44 45 38 = 127
= Capt. R. Sewell, R.R.C. 48 45 33 = 126
= Capt. A. S. Boa, V.R.C. 41 45 39 = 125
= J. McGregor 46 41 37 = 124
Team Prizes
1st – Victoria Rifles
2nd – Royal Rifles of Quebec
3rd – Canadian Grenadier Guards
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.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
June 30, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
June 30, 2026