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1924 - Original 'CGG RIFLE ASSOCIATION' ARTICLE IN THE MONTREAL STAR - Results of the Annual Regimental Grand Aggregate Competition (A DCRA and PQRA event)Scope and Content
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1924 - Original 'CGG RIFLE ASSOCIATION' ARTICLE IN THE MONTREAL STAR - Results of the Annual Regimental Grand Aggregate Competition (A DCRA and PQRA event)
PENMAN WINNER OF GRAND AGGREGATE Took Ferguson Gold Challenge Medal, D.C.R.A. Medal, and other Trophies GUARDS' ANNUAL SHOOT Staff Sergt. Stelfox Won Bronze Medal——Close Competitions at Pointe Aux Trembles
At the annual shoot of the Canadian Grenadier Guards Rifle Association yesterday at the Pointe aux Trembles Ranges, Corporal Penman, of the Guards, easily proved himself the best shot, winning the Ferguson Gold Medal, the Grand Aggregate and the Regimental Silver Medal, with a number of other trophies and cash prizes, his aggregate score being 171, lead of five points over his nearest competitor, Staff Sergeant Stelfox. who came second in the grand aggregate, with a score of 166, and took the Bronze Medal, Guardsman Sutton coming third, with 163. Cpl. Penman shot steadily during the day, coming out well ahead in all the matches for which he was entered.
There was a large entry for the matches, about 75 marksmen registering, including a number from the Victoria, Rifles, Highlanders and other regiments, who had entered for the open events. In the open contents the 'Vics' (3rd Regt VRC) came out well, taking a number of the prizes, while the High Landers did well, and several unattached marksmen won places in the prize list.
Owing to the number of other attractions there was not much of an attendance at the matches. Few being present outside the competitors and the range officials. Bad weather was experienced for the various competitions, the weather changing frequently from rain to shine, while the light was generally poor, the low visibility and occasional rain accounting for comparatively poor scoring, especially among the tyros. The more experienced men generally shot steadily considering the conditions.
The executive range officer for the matches was Major A. H. Cowie, assisted by Staff Sergt. J. C. Stelfox and Quartermaster Sergeant A. E. Roebuck, (The Honorary Secretary of the C.G.G RA).
Following are the detailed results of the series of matches:
TYRO MATCH. Seven shots at 200 yards, possible, 35 points:
1st. $6. Gdsman Moxhain, 28.
2nd Gdsmn. G Walker, 26; $4
3rd Gdsmn. F. Whittick, 25: $3
4th, Capt. Rolland, 21. $3
Prizes of $2 each, S. S. Hudson, Cpl. Brisbois, Gdsm. F. Walker;
Prizes of $1 each: Major Brodie. Gdsm Stafford, Gdsm. O'Donnell, Glen, Mann, Speller, Capt. W H. Scott, M.C., Gdsmn Percival, Mayhew, Statt Sgt. Hayes, Sgt. Sgt J. J. Evans, Gdsm. Brunelle and Traynor.
REGIMENTAL MATCH. Seven Shots at 200, 500 and 600 yards, 105 points possible:
1st and PQRA. Silver Medal. Corp. Penman, 86, $6
2nd and PQRA. Bronze Medal, Gdsm. Sutton, 85, $5
3rd Gdsm. Cox 84, $4
4th QMS. Roebuck, 83,
A prize of $3 each to CSM Knight, Sgt. Phillips, Staff Sgt. Stelfox.
A prize of $2 each, to staff Sgt. Carr, Cpl G. Scott, RSM Todd, Capt. Roberts
A prize of $1 each to Gdsm Franklin, Sgt. Lucas, Gdsm. Moxham and Gdsm. M. Johnson.
TYROS, $1 each, Capt. Rolland. Gdsm G. Walker, Gdsm. F. Walker, Stafford, O'Donnell, H. Whittick, Staff Sergt. Hudson, Gdsm. Speller, Staff Sgt. Hayes, Major Brodie, Gdsm Glenn and Brunelle.
ASSOCIATION MATCH. Ten shots at 500 yards, highest possible, 50 points:
1st Staff Sgt. Stelfox $6
2nd Cpl. G. Scott; $5
3rd QMS Roebuck: $4
4th Gdsm. Sutton, $4
Prizes of $3 each: Gdsm M. Johnson, Cpl Perman, Sgt Phillips.
Prizes of $2 each: Staff Sgt. Carr, Sgt. Hudson, Capt. Roberts.
Prizes of $1 each: Gdsm Cox, CSM Kright, Staff Sgt. Whittick, Gdsm H. Whittick.
TYROS $1 each: Gdsm. T. Knight, Gdsm G. Walker, Capt. Rolland, Gdsm Moxham, Percival, R.S. Smith, O'Donnell, Brunelle, Speller. F. Walker, Sgt. Hayes, Cpl Brisbois.
The Tyro Team Challenge Cup was won with a good margin by No. 2 Company, while the Inter Company Challenge Shield was taken by the Headquarters Company team.
OPEN SERIES The open series of matches lead to some close competition, with good shooting under the conditions of weather. The first was the Extra Series, open, 5 shots at 600 yards, With a highest possible of 25 points.
This was won by Staff Sgt Carr, C.G.G., who took the $6 with an excellent score of 24, for 2nd place SSM. Leach, MDRA, and Sgt. Parsons, 4th F.C.E.,i ted with 23:
The $3 prizes went to Mr. J. Y. Clarke, N.E.R.A., and Sgt. Sharpe, 2nd, H.B.C.A.; The $2 prizes to Capt. Boa, VRC, Pte. Saunders, VRC, and Sgt. Boa;
The $1 prizes were won by Lieut. Jeffreys, 4 FCE., Cpl Turnbull and Sgt. Parnell CGG.
Then came the general Open Match, 10 stots at 600 yards, highest possible 59 points. The team prizes were won as follows:
1st, $10, Victoria Rifles, 211;
2nd $7.50, 4th Field Co. R.E.,
3rd $5 Royal Montreals:
4th, $2.50, 4th MDRA
Individual prizes were won as follows;
1st $8. Staff Sgt. McGreggor 4 FCE., 48;
2nd, $6, S.S. Sharpe 2nd HBCA, 45
3rd $4. Pte. Sharpe VRC, 41;
$3 each to Cpl. Perman, C.G.G. 44, Capt. S. Boa, VRC. 44;
Prizes of $1 each to: SSM Leach, Pte. Kerman, Sgt. Parsons, CQMS. Wood, Sgt. J. Boa, Cpl Turnbull, Pte. Saunders, Sgt. J. Drysdale: $1 each, Mr. J. Y Clarke, Sgt. Parnell, SM Chitty, Capt. Shum, Gdsm. Johnson, Sgt. Bethune, Lieut. Jeffreys, Mr. Davidson. Staff Sgt. Stelfox, Pte. Hill.
AGGREGATE WINNERS
Tyro Aggregate scores in the Tyro Regimental and Association Matches:
1st - $3 and Regimental Bronze Badge Gdsm. Moxham 123 pts
2nd $2 Gdsm. G. Walker, 115 pts
3rd $1 Capt. Rolland, 110 pts
Grand Aggregate scores in the Regimental, Association and Open matches:
1st $3 and DCRA Silver Medal to Cpl Matthew Penman
2nd $2 and DCRA Bronze Medal to Staff Sgt. Stelfox
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 28, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
June 28, 2026
