Context
This clock (which replaces an earlier one brought from the 1st Prince of Wales Regiment Fusiliers which sat on this mantle) is a tribute to the memory of 25629 CSM Mathew Penman, a WWI CGG veteran who served with the 14th Battalion (RMR) and later returned after the war to serve with CGG. He was known for visiting the Sergeants Mess each week from 1920 until his untimely death in the billiard room in 1974. The Clock is wound and maintained as per the original that sat on the CGG Sergeant's Mess Mantle.
ABOUT THE CGG SOLDIER
CSM MATTHEW PENMAN – CGG RIFLE TEAM
CANADIAN / QUEBEC RIFLE ASSOCIATION CHAMPION 1930-1938 / CGG PEPLER CUP WINNER
Served with the 14th Battalion (Svc# 25629) as a Sergeant, and later rejoined CGG after WWI as a CSM (WO2). He retired from active service in 1958. CSM Penman became a prolific competetive shooter from the 1920’s winning many of the Quebec and Dominion Rifle Competitions he entered. He was awarded top shot (1st Place) in various Canadian (National) level rifle categories from 1930-1938 and was also very active as a member of the CGG Veterans 6087th Association. Sadly, he died in the CGG Sergeants Mess while playing Billiards in 1974.Name/Title
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