1934 - July - CGG TOP SHOT - Original newspaper article - SGT. PENMAN WINS SHOOTING MATCH Canadian Grenadier Guards Hold Annual Beet at Ranges Sergt. Penman, of the Canadian Grenadier Guards, again proved himself the best shot of the regiment at the annual shoot at the Pointe aux Trembles Ranges, winning the grand aggregate with a total of 178 points

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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 *** 1934 - July - CGG TOP SHOT - Original newspaper article - SGT. PENMAN WINS SHOOTING MATCH - Canadian Grenadier Guards Hold Annual Beet at Ranges Sgt. Penman, of the Canadian Grenadier Guards, again proved himself the best shot of the regiment at the annual shoot at the Pointe aux Trembles Ranges, winning the grand aggregate with a total of 178 points, his nearest competitors being Cpl. Hardy who registered 163 and Cpl. Gill, who, one point behind, registered the only possible of the day, at the 500-yard range in the Regimental match. Captain Scott and Sgt Busby also figured in the grand aggregate prize list. For the Tyro aggregate, Cpl. Ranger carried off the (1st Place) honors with 138, With Guardsman Donnithorne, second, five points behind, Guardsman Coudry being third with 121 and Sgt. Hodgins next with 116. Other winners were announced for the following: TYRO MATCH RESULTS (1934) 1st Place Gdsm J.R. Beaupre; 2nd Place Cpl. L. Ranger; 3rd Place Cpl F. Stephens; Gdsm R. Donnithorne TYRO CHALLENGE CUP (1934) 1st Place CGG No 4 Company; 2nd Place No 3 Company; 3rd Place No 1 Company; 4th Place No 2 Company OFFICERS REVOLVER MATCH (1934) 1st Place - Capt. H.C. Griffith; 2nd Place Major J.M. Humphrey; 3rd Place Major A.W.W. Kyle; 4th Place Lt. T.H. Carlisle; Capt W. Gear; Lt. M. Sadlier; Lt. J.G. Stewart; Capt. M.J. Scott, Lt. J.D. Hannen; Lt. W.E. Foster, Capt. Clarence Paul Reaper. Lt. A.C. Barwick. REGIMENTAL MATCH 1st place Sgt. Penman, 2nd Place Cpl. Gill; 3rd Place Cpl. Hardy; 4th Place Capt. H.C. Griffith GUARDS CLUB MATCH 1st Place Sgt Penman; 2nd Place Capt. M.J. Scott; 3rd Place Gdsm L. Fazackerley GUARDS ASSOCIATION MATCH 1st Place Cpl. Gill; 2nd Place Cpl. Hardy; 3rd Place Gdsm Donnithorne; 4th Place Cpl Squire and Capt. M.J. Scott; Prizes also to RSM Stelfox, Gdsm Scotcher, Sgt D. Cloutte, Sgt M. Penman, Sgt. K. Busby, Sgt. E. Prescott This clipping is attributed to the collection of artifacts from the Cpl. (Late CSM) Matthew Penman, EM. and features several noteworthy CGG members, including future Royal Canadian Navy Commander Richard James Foss Donnithorne, CD (1915-1972) 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 28, 2026

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

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June 29, 2026