1957 - CGG RIFLE ASSOCIATION CANADA / USA MATCH - Original Newspaper article referencing LCol I.P. Phelan, MC, CD, ADC and CSM Matthew Penman, EM

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1957 - CGG RIFLE ASSOCIATION CANADA / USA MATCH - Original Newspaper article referencing LCol I.P. Phelan, MC, CD, ADC and CSM Matthew Penman, EM

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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 *** 1957 - CGG RIFLE ASSOCIATION CANADA / USA MATCH - Original Newspaper article referencing LCol I.P. Phelan, MC, CD, ADC and CSM Matthew Penman, EM - This clipping is attributed to the collection of artifacts from the Sgt. (Late CSM) Matthew Penman, EM. ABOUT THE CGG ANNUAL CANADIAN / USA RIFLE COMPETITION The 107th Regimental Combat Team of the New York National Guard retained the trophy they have now won for three consecutive years. The trophy is the "Cock o' the Walk" Trophy, awarded in the annual competition between the American unit and the Canadian Grenadier Guards of Montreal. The highest individual score was recorded by Sergeant Ernie Paget, Canadian Grenadier Guards, with 154 out of a possible 175. American Master Sergeant G. A. M. Tomko placed second with 150, while another Canadian Grenadier Guards marksman, Sergeant Matt Penman, finished third with 149 points. USA TEAM WELCOMED The American visitors arrived by air on Saturday and were welcomed by the Commanding Officer of the Canadian Grenadier Guards, Lieutenant-Colonel Ivan P. Phelan, MC. The Montreal team consisted of: Major C. H. Boulton CSM Bert Berger Lieutenant A. H. McKeage Sergeant D. Gleeson Guardsmen G. Fischel B. A. Shepherd Sergeant Ernie (Ernest) Paget Sergeant Matt (Matthew) Penman The visiting American delegation included: Captain R. I. R. Harrington Sergeant C. Greco Corporal W. J. Brown Colonel H. Diston (Commanding Officer) Sergeant G. J. Foley Lieutenant W. R. Mallner Captain S. A. Dunne Lieutenant C. Schlank Sergeant A. E. Delaney Corporal V. J. Vella Summary This article describes an international rifle shooting competition between the 107th Regimental Combat Team of the New York National Guard and the Canadian Grenadier Guards (Montreal) at Mount St. Bruno. 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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July 2, 2026

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

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July 2, 2026