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1935- 22nd July - CGG TOP SHOT - Original newspaper article - KEEN COMPETITION IN GUARDS' SHOOT Sergt. E. M. Prescott Wing Grand Aggregate at Pointe aux TremblesScope and Content
For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
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1935- 22nd July - CGG TOP SHOT - Original newspaper article - KEEN COMPETITION IN GUARDS' SHOOT Sergt. E. M. Prescott Wing Grand Aggregate at Pointe aux Trembles (There are no results for Absence of unit's (CGG) best shot, Sgt Matthew Penman who is competing at Bisley).
FIVE OFFICERS ARE TIED - Shoot-off Necessary in Revolver Match. Sgt. E. Busby was the CGG Regimental Match Victor
The absence of the unit's best shot Sgt. Matthew Penman, who has been gaining laurels for himself at Bisley this year, made for keener competition than ever in the annual meeting of the Canadian Grenadier Guards held yesterday on the ranges at Pointe aux Trembles. Sgt. E. M. Prescott captured the Grand Aggregate s well as the CGG Association Match, while Sgt K Busby was the leader in the CGG regimental match. A close contest resulted it the Officers' revolver match with six possibles making a Shoot-off necessary. Capt H C Griffiths, the winner for several years past, being ousted finally by Capt. W. Gear.
There was a large attendance and shooting conditions were good except at the long ranges where visibility was obscured by a slight haze. Major M. F. Peiler was in command, Capt. M. J. Scott being the range officer. Lieut.-Col Frederick Ross Phelan, retiring Officer Commanding CGG, who was a visitor, fired in the revolver match. The final results were:
TYRO MATCH. $4 prize, Gdsm R, Cowdry: $3 prizes, Sgt. A. McCormack and Gdsmn G. McBride; $2 prizes. Guardsmen H. Ashby, C. Fazackerley and P. Szitowski; $1 prizes. Gdsm J. Beaupre, Gdsm G. Kent, Cpl. Durrant, Cpl, A. Evans, Dr. G. Clarke, Cpl. M. Cullen, Gdsm E.L. Rentag, Gdsm M. C. Corbeil, Cpl. F. Haddon, Guardsmen E. Chevrier, Alexander Easson, Marlow and N. David and Sgt. A. Henderson.
REGIMENTAL MATCH. $6 prize, Sgt. K. Busby; $5 prize, Sgt. E. M. Prescott; 3rd, Capt. H. C. Griffths: $4 prize, Cpl. R. Donnithorne, $3 prizes, Gdsm L. Fazackerley and Bdsmn W. Wallis; $2 prizes, Cpl. Stephen, Sgt. D. Cloutte and R.S.M. J. C. Stelfox. $1 prizes, Gdsm Charles Fazackerley, Capt. M. J. Scott, Cpl. Squires and Sgt. H. Gill. Added prizes of $1 Sgt. S. Young, C.S.M. J. H. Cloutte and Sgt. L. Ranger.
TYROS MATCH $1 prizes, Gdsm P. Szitowski, Sgt. A. McCormack, C.S.M. T. P. Jeffers, Cpl. Robitaille, Gdsman Cowdrey, Cpl. M. Cullen, Dr. G. Clarke and Guardsmen McBride, H. Ashby and A. Shearer.
ASSOCIATION MATCH $6 prize, Sgt. Prescott: $5 prize, Sgt. S. Young; $4 prize, Cpl. Ri Donnithorne; $3 prizes, Cpl. F. Stephen and Gdsm C. Farackerley; $2 prizes, Sgt. I. Gill, Capt. H. C. Griffths, R.S.M. J. C. Stelfox, Sgt. K. Busby: $1 prizes, Gdsm Foucher, Lieut. J. D. Hannen, Capt. M. J. Scott, C.S.M. T. P. Jeffers and Sgt. Ranger.
TYROS. $1 prizes, Dr. C. Clarke, Cpl. Robitaille, Gdsm F. Edmonston, Gdsm H. Marlow, Sgt. A. McCormack, Cpl. A, Lafferriere, Cpl. Cullen, .Sgt. G. Redding, Cpl Reng, pl D rant and dsmn N. David.
GUARDS CLUB MATCH. $6 prize, Cpl. F. Stephen: $5 prize, Gdsm P. Szitowski; $4 prize, Sgt. K. Busby, $3 prizes, Bdsmn W. Wallis and Sgt. E. Prescott; $2 prizes. Dr. G. Clarke, RSM. J. C. Stelfox and Sgt. L. Ranger, $1 prizes. Capt. Griffiths, Sgt. S. Young, Cpl, R. Donnithorne, CSM. T. P. Jeffers, Lieut. J. D. Hannen. Capt. M. J. Scott, Gdsm L. Fazackerley, Sgt. G. Redding, Lieut. G. J. Stewart, Major M. F. Peiler, Sgt. A. McCormack, Cpl. F. Haddon, Gdsm C. Fazackerley, Cpl. Durrant and Guardsmen Redmond and Faucher.
TYROS. prizes. Cpl M. Cullen, Gdsm McBride, Lieut. Crosswaite, Capt. M. V. Sadlier. Cpl W. Larkin, Cpl. L. Leclerc, Guardsmen Kirby, Busby, N. David and H. Marlow, Capt. M. Lalonde, Sgt. L. Cornell and Guardsmen Cowdrey and M. C. Corbeil.
GRAND AGGREGATE. $3 prize, Sgt. E. M. Prescott; $2 prize, Sgt. K. Busby; 3rd, Capt. Griffiths $1 prizes, Sgt. S. Young and Cpl F. Stephen
TWO AGGREGATE. $3 prize, Gdsm C. Fazackerley, $2 prize, Sgt. A. McCormack: $1 prizes, Gdsm P. Szitowski and Dr. G Clarke.
INTER-COMPANY CHALLENGE SHIELD. No. 2 Company, score, 469.
"TYRO CHALLENGE CUP. No. 2 Company, score, 150,
OFFICERS' REVOLYER MATCH.. Capt. W. W. Gear, 50: Major M F Peiler, 50: Capt. H. C. Griffiths, bo; Lieut. D. E. Watt, 50; Lieut. J. D. Hannon, 50; Capt. H. M. Elder, 50; Lieut. J. G. Stewart, 48; Lieut. T.H. Carlisle, 48; Capt. W. V. Sadlier, 45, Lt. Col. F. R. Phelan, 44; Lieut. T. G. L. Crossthwaite, 44, Lieut. P. F. Sare, 42; Capt. A. C. Barwick, 42; and Capt. M. J. Scott, 41.
This clipping is attributed to the collection of artifacts from the Cpl. (Late CSM) Matthew Penman, EM. and features several noteworthy CGG members, including Major-General Frederick Ross Phelan and 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.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
June 29, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
June 29, 2026
