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1930 - THE GRENADIER GUARDS HAD ANNUAL SHOOT - SGT. PENMAN IS WINNER Captured Grand Aggregate Prizes— Major J. M. Humphreys Awarded Cup in Officers' Section Large Turnout at Pointe-aux-Trembles for Regimental CompetitionsScope 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. and features several noteworthy CGG members including RSM Scott (CGG RSM from 1929-1931)
1930 - THE GRENADIER GUARDS HAD ANNUAL SHOOT - SGT. PENMAN IS WINNER
Captured Grand Aggregate Prizes— Major J. M. Humphreys Awarded Cup in Officers' Section
Large Turnout at Pointe-aux-Trembles for Regimental Competitions
The Canadian Grenadier Guards turned out 150 strong this last weekend at the Pointe aux Trembles ranges to compete for the trophies and money prizes awarded annually for musketry. Great enthusiasm prevails in the regiment for this sport, particularly as a result of the fine efforts made each year by Canadians at Bisley.
It is the ambition of every man to attain sufficient perfection in rifle shooting to gain him a position on the team that is sent each year to England by the Dominion Rifle Association, there to compete with the best shots of Britain and the other Dominions.
As a pleasant means of spending the holiday, little makes such a wide appeal to the men as lying down with their fellows to demonstrate a sense of superiority. Strong nerves are required, and a keen eye is needed by the man who seeks to become a first-class shot, but experience is demanded before he can be consistently good.
The shoot was carried out under ideal conditions, and Sgt. M. Penman was declared winner of the principal match of the day, with a score of 92 out of 100. He also won the Ferguson Gold Medal, awarded to the best first-class shot in the regiment, with a score of 188 in the Grand Aggregate.
Sgt. S. Abbott came second with 181; R.S.M. G. Scott was third with 171; and Sgt. R. J. Lilley took fourth place in the Grand Aggregate with 171.
The Commanding Officer's Cup for the highest aggregate score in the officers' section was won by Major J. M. Humphreys, M.C., with a total of 82 out of 105.
Corp. W. H. Simpson took first place in the Tyro's Aggregate with 140; L. Valois was second with 122; Gdsm. Whittingham third with 121; and Bdsm. W. H. Wallis fourth with 110.
RESULTS IN MATCHES
Regimental Match
Place Competitor Score
1st Sgt. M. Penman, Headquarters 92
2nd Sgt. S. Abbott, No. 3 Company 84
3rd Cpl. W. H. Simpson, No. 4 Company 83
4th Major J. M. Humphrey, No. 4 Company 82
5th R.S.M. J. Scott, Headquarters 82
6th R.S.M. J. Scott 82
7th Sgt. R. Lilley, No. 1 81
8th Sgt. M. Shaw, No. 2 75
9th Sgt. Franklin, No. 2 72
10th Gdsm. Whittingham 72
11th Gdsm. L. Valois 71
12th Bdsm. W. Wallis (Band) 68
13th Gdsm. L. Bell 67
14th Bdsm. F. Flood (Band) 65
Ten Tyro Prizes ($1 each)
Gdsm. Masters, No. 3 – 61
Bdsm. E. Prince, Band – 59
Gdsm. S. Young, No. 2 – 59
Gdsm. H. Forster, No. 3 – 58
Gdsm. C. Marlow, No. 3 – 58
Gdsm. A. Salmon, No. 1 – 55
Sgt. J. Watling, Headquarters – 53
Gdsm. A. E. Salmon, No. 1 – 52
Cpl. L. McCormick, No. 3 – 51
Gdsm. R. Salmon, No. 1 – 47
CGG ASSOCIATION MATCH
Place Competitor Score
1st R.S.M. G. Scott, Headquarters 32
2nd Sgt. S. Abbott, No. 3 Company 31
3rd Sgt. M. Penman, Headquarters 31
4th Sgt. M. J. Shaw, No. 2 Company 30
5th Gdsm. G. B. Cox, No. 1 Company 30
6th Gdsm. W. Fullerton, Headquarters 30
7th C.S.M. J. C. Stelfox, Headquarters 30
8th Sgt. R. J. Lilley, No. 1 Company 29
9th Major M. F. Pieler, No. 3 Company 29
10th Bdsm. R. Hardy, Band 29
11th Cpl. W. H. Simpson, No. 4 Company 28
12th Bdsm. W. H. Wallis, Band 28
13th Gdsm. G. Taite, No. 2 Company 28
14th Bdsm. E. Prince, Band 27
Tyros ($1 each)
Bdsm. F. Flood, Band – 26
Gdsm. L. Valois, No. 2 Company – 25
Gdsm. E. Hanson, Headquarters – 25
Gdsm. H. Forster, No. 3 Company – 24
Gdsm. F. Masters, No. 3 Company – 23
Gdsm. Farrar, No. 4 Company – 23
Gdsm. S. Young, No. 2 Company – 23
Cpl. McCormick, No. 3 Company – 22
Gdsm. A. E. Salmon, No. 1 Company – 22
Gdsm. A. Salmon, No. 1 Company – 20
GUARDS CLUB MATCH
Place Competitor Score
1st Sgt. M. Penman, Headquarters 65
2nd Sgt. R. J. Lilley, No. 1 Company 61
3rd Sgt. S. Abbott, No. 3 Company 59
4th R.S.M. G. Scott, Headquarters 56
5th Cpl. W. H. Simpson, No. 4 Company 53
6th Sgt. G. Franklin, No. 2 Company 52
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
