Name/Title
2014 to Present - The Canadian Grenadier Guards Regimental trophy presented for Excellence In Drill, Dress and Deportment dedicated by Honorary Colonel (HCol) Fred Caron, CD, QCDescription
The Canadian Grenadier Guards Regimental trophy presented for Excellence In Drill, Dress and Deportment dedicated by Honorary Colonel (HCol) Fred Caron, CD, QC and first presented in 2014.
DESCRIPTION:
The trophy is solid crystal, made by Nova Scotian Crystal and fashioned in the shape of a 'Grenade Fired Proper' with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II royal cypher etched to represent the cap badge of The Canadian Grenadier Guards. At the base, the engraved words "For excellence in Drill, Dress, and Deportment." on a wooden base with plaque (front) listing the award recipients by year and (reverse) the Award dedication. It was donated by Honorary Colonel Caron to the Regiment at the expiry of his term as Honorary Colonel in 2014 based on his belief of the importance of the three Ds in distinguishing The Regiment from others.
This trophy is presented in the memory of Sergeant J.F Young VC and awarded to a serving member of the J.F. Young VC Club (Junior Ranks Mess). The recipient must have maintained the highest standard of drill, dress and deportment throughout the year. Serving members of the Regiment should, at all times, maintain the highest standards of drill, dress and deportment. Guardsmen are expected to stand out on and off the parade square, and whether in or out of uniform. Training and discipline to attain these standards must begin at the earliest stages and maintained throughout the career of the Guardsmen.
CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD:
As established and set out in CGG Routine Orders (R.O.s)
ABOUT THE CGG OFFICER: HCOL FRED CARON, CD, QC
HCol Fred Caron, CD, QC was appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel in June 2003 and most recently in April 2008 Honorary Colonel in the Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG). Honorary Colonel Caron attended College Militaire Royale in St. Jean, Quebec in 1968-69 and joined the CGG in 1970.
He obtained his BA from Loyola College in 1972 and his LL.B. from McGill University in 1975. After his admission to the Bar of Ontario he pursued a career with the federal Department of Justice where he held various senior positions in the aboriginal law and constitutional law fields. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in January 1992.
In 1996 he was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in the Privy Council Office. In 2008 he was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister in Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). He retired from INAC in June 2010.
RECIPIENTS 2014 TO DATE:
2014 - Corporal Willem John Mellsbach
2024 - Corporal Andy DangCreated By
Zarina CarlevarisCreate Date
July 19, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
May 16, 2025
