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1924 - GRAND AGGREGATE IS WON BY SUTTON - Annual Prize Shoot of the Canadian Grenadier Guards: DAY'S GOOD SHOOTING - Many from Other Units Compete in Open SeriesScope and Content
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 Evans (CGG RSM from 1920-1924)
1924 - GRAND AGGREGATE IS WON BY SUTTON - Annual Prize Shoot of the Canadian Grenadier Guards: DAY'S GOOD SHOOTING - Many from Other Units Compete in Open Series
Scores of 33 out of a possible 35 at the 200-yard range by Corp. Penman and Q.M.S. Roebuck featured the shoot of the Canadian Grenadier Guards annual prize meeting at the Pointe aux Trembles range.
Fifty competitors turned out for the occasion. Conditions were excellent in the morning, but toward noon the wind freshened and the weather became rather unfavorable in the afternoon. Despite this, however, Corp. Penman turned in a possible 25.
Guardsman R. T. Sutton won the Grand Aggregate, with Corp. Penman a close second.
Lieut. S. H. Mitchell acted as executive officer, and was ably assisted by S.-Sgt. J. C. Stelfox and other members of the committee.
In the afternoon, when the extra series was started, the wind had dropped, but a bad mirage took its place, which the marksmen found troublesome. The Open Match attracted a large number of members of other units, and Corp. J. Turnbull scored 46, a good performance considering conditions.
REGIMENTAL MATCH
Seven rounds at 200, 500 and 600 yards
P.Q.R.A. Medal and $6
Guardsman R. T. Sutton – 89
P.Q.R.A. Bronze Medal and $5
Corp. M. M. Penman – 87
Other leading scores:
S.-Sgt. J. C. Stelfox – 85
Sgt. A. C. Phillips – 85
R.S.M. W. Evans – 85
Guardsman J. S. Douglas – 84
Q.S.M. A. E. Roebuck – 80
Guardsman F. Walker – 77
Corp. Franklin – 77
Sgt. H. W. Bainbridge – 75
Corp. G. Scott – 73
Guardsman G. Walker – 69
Corp. P. A. Archer – 68
Guardsman W. Havlin – 68
Guardsman B. Cox – 64
Sgt. J. Noon – 59
Guardsman W. Bateman – 56
Guardsman A. E. Hurst – 49
Guardsman M. G. Clarke – 48
Guardsman M. K. Kerr – 47
Guardsman A. Wesley – 47
Guardsman F. Bush – 46
C.Q.M.S. G. Hedynski – 46
Guardsman L. Serre – 46
Guardsman C. Brown – 44
Tyro Match
Seven rounds at 200 yards
Winner:
Guardsman W. Havlin – 30
Other leading scores include:
Guardsman Weston – 25
Sgt. J. Noon – 23
Guardsman M. K. Kerr – 22
Guardsman A. E. Hurst – 20
Guardsman L. Serre – 19
Guardsman W. Bateman – 19
Guardsman C. Brown – 18
Guardsman J. Hussey – 17
Guardsman H. Jones – 17
Guardsman F. Bush – 15
Guardsman G. Redding – 15
Guardsman W. Field – 15
Guardsman J. Round – 14
Guardsman W. Medynski – 14
Guardsman M. J. Shaw – 13
C.Q.M.S. G. Medynski – 12
Guardsman J. T. Scott – 12
Guardsman H. Wilson – 11
Guardsman A. Shirley – 11
Association Match
Ten rounds at 500 yards
Leading scores:
Cpl. M. Penman – 43
Guardsman G. Walker – 43
Cpl. P. A. Archer – 42
Sgt. A. C. Phillips – 41
Guardsman R. T. Sutton – 41
Sgt. J. C. Stelfox – 36
Q.M.S. A. E. Roebuck – 36
Guardsman F. Walker – 36
Guardsman B. Cox – 35
R.S.M. W. Evans – 35
Guardsman J. S. Douglas – 34
Cpl. Ch. Scott – 34
Guardsman L. Serre – 34
TYRO TEAM CHALLENGE CUP
Highest six scores in each company in Tyro Match.
Won by No. 3 Company, which scored 96 points; next in order being No. 2 Company, with 85; No. 1 Company, which scored 95 points, next in order being No. 2 Company, with 85; No. 1 Company, with 70; and No. 4 Company, with 65.
Inter-Company Challenge Shield
Highest Six Scores in Regimental Match.
Won by No. 1 Company, with a score of 470, next in order being No. 3 Company, with 332; No. 2 Company, with 296; and No. 4 Company, with 284.
Grand Aggregate
Aggregate Scores in Regimental, Association and Open Matches.
1st — D.C.R.A. silver medal and $3
Gdsm. R. T. Sutton, 166
2nd — D.C.R.A. bronze medal and $2
Cpl. M. Penman, 167
3rd — $1
Q.M.S. A. E. Roebuck, 155
Tyro Aggregate
Highest Scores in Tyro, Regimental and Association Matches.
1st — Regimental bronze medal and $3
Gdsm. W. Havline, 124
2nd — $2
Gdsm. Hurst, 102
3rd — $1
Gdsm. L. Serre, 99
Ferguson Gold Challenge Medal
To be won three times in succession and held for one year by winner of Grand Aggregate.
Won by Gdsm. R. T. Sutton.
OPEN EXTRA SERIES
Five rounds at 600 yards — $6
Sgt. Morris, 3rd V.R.C. — 47
Sgt. A. Parnell, 3rd V.R.C. — 47
Lieut. J. Boa, V.R.C. — 44
Cpl. M. Penman, C.G.G. — 25
S.M. McGregor, 4th F.C.C.E. — 24
Lieut. McNeilage, 4th F.C.C.E. — 23
Cpl. J. Turnbull, 4th F.C.C.E. — 22
Sgt. W. Davidson, 4th F.C.C.E. — 22
Cpl. Whitehead, 3rd V.R.C. — 22
C.Q.M.S. Wood, R.M.R. — 22
Gdsm. C. Brown, C.G.G. — 16
Gdsm. W. Havlin, C.G.G. — 13
Sgt. J. Noon, C.G.G. — 9
Gdsm. O'Donnell, C.G.G. — 5
Gdsm. Howard, C.G.G.
OPEN MATCH INDIVIDUAL
Ten rounds at 600 yards
Cpl. J. Turnbull, 4th F.C.C.E. — 48 — $6
S.M. McGregor, 4th F.C.C.E. — 43 — $5
Sgt. W. Davidson, 4th F.C.C.E. — 42 — $4
Lieut. J. Boa, 3rd V.R.C. — 42 — $3
Sgt. Morris, 3rd V.R.C. — 40 — $2
Sgt. A. Parnell, 3rd V.R.C. — 40 — $2
Sgt. G. Green, 4th F.C.C.E. — 40 — $2
Sgt. J. Drysdale, 3rd V.R.C. — 40 — $2
Gdsm. Feeney, 4th M.D.F.A. — 40 — $2
Gdsm. G. Walker, C.G.G. — 40 — $1
Lieut. McNeilage, 4th F.C.C.E. — 39 — $1
Q.M.S. A. E. Roebuck, C.G.G. — 39 — $1
Gdsm. R. T. Sutton, C.G.G. — 38 — $1
Cpl. M. Penman, C.G.G. — 37 — $1
Cpl. J. Turnbull, 4th F.C.C.E. — 35 — $1
Gdsm. W. Havline, C.G.G. — 31
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 29, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
June 29, 2026
