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1941 - WW2 - Original Newspaper article - (CGG) Successful Year Held by Regiment - CGG with reference to several notable CGG members including Lieut.-Col's Henry D. Rolland, ED and Reginald Hyde 'Reggie' Dean, MC MID.Scope 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 Sgt. (Late CSM) Matthew Penman, EM.
1941 - WW2 - Original Newspaper article - (CGG) Successful Year Held by Regiment - CGG with reference to several notable CGG members including Lieut.-Col's Henry D. Rolland, ED and Reginald Hyde 'Reggie' Dean, MC MID.
Bringing one of the most successful years of training in the regiment's history to a close last night, the 2nd (R) Battalion, Canadian Grenadier Guards, held the final round in the inter-platoon competition and presented decorations and trophies for the calendar year's work.
No. 8 platoon of No. 1 Company, commanded by Lieut. C. W. Webster, won the competition which was closely contested by platoons commanded by Lieuts. H. Madden, R. C. Brown, G. E. Hamill and A. A. Tousaw.
Also featuring the evening was the presentation to the commanding officer, Lieut.-Col. H. D. Rolland, of an Efficiency Decoration, while Company Sgt.-Major W. M. Evans received a bar to his Efficiency Medal.
Judging the platoon competition were Lieut.-Col. R. H. Dean, who has returned from active service with the 1st Battalion of the Guards; Major A. C. Barwick, formerly with the Royal Rifles of Canada, and also a Guardsman; and Major C. P. Reaper, second in command of the Reserve Battalion.
The Sherwood Trophy, emblematic of the Dominion championship for indoor shooting for Reserve units, for which the Guards' team had been coached by Sgt. Matt Penman, former Bisley shot, was presented to Regimental Sgt. Major J. S. Stelfox, for the unit; and the shield for the best rifle shooting company in camp was awarded to No. 1 Company (Capt. C. C. Drew), with spoons going to Guardsmen M. Kaufman and H. Lucas, of Nos. 3 and 1 companies respectively
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 30, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
June 30, 2026