On behalf of the entire Regimental Family, it is my honor to announce the launch of the 2025 Canadian Grenadier Guards Foundation Scholarship program – now open to applicants currently enrolled in post-secondary or trade school programs! Regimental Scholarships and Bursaries (RSB) – The Canadian Grenadier Guards Launched three years ago, this important initiative provides financial support to […]
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To all members of the Canadian Grenadier Guards Regimental Family, Former Drill Sergeant, Master Warrant Officer Marcel Michaud, CD, retired. Marcel Michaud (1962-2024) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Marcel Michaud, beloved husband of Mrs. Sonia Pagé, and devoted father to Gabriel Michaud and Paul Michaud (Marilyn Carpi). Marcel was a resident of Lac-Drolet, […]
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On behalf of the entire Regimental Family, it is my honor to announce the 2024 Canadian Grenadier Guards Foundation Scholarship Recipients. This initiative, launched three years ago, was created to provide scholarships to deserving members of the Regiment, the Association, their immediate family members, and the 2709 CGG Guards Cadets Corps (Company). Through this scholarship program, the Foundation serves our […]
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CGG Did you Know? CGG has several connections with the poem “In Flanders Fields” Written and researched by Michael A. Excerpt from “Fall in the Guards” written and researched by Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet Lt., (ret.) – excerpt from “Fall in the Guards”. 2024 In Flanders Fields ” is a war poem in the form of a rondeau, written […]
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The following is a letter sent to the Regiment via email from two citizens of Bergen op Zoom (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌbɛrɣə(n) ɔp ˈsoːm] ⓘ;[a] called Berrege [ˈbɛrəɣə] in the local dialect) is a city in the municipality in southwestern Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Brabant, at the provincial border with Zeeland. ‘Dear Grenadier’s, Because of the […]
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THE GILLETTE ‘KHAKI SET’ CANADIAN ISSUED SHAVING KIT DURING WW2 By Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet, retired. An original 1932 model Gillette Canada Khaki set shaving kit issued to members of the 22nd Canadian Armoured Regiment during WW2 currently on display at the Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum – Montreal, PQ, Canada Sometimes the […]
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FAMOUS CANADIAN ARTIST COMMISSIONED FROM THE RANKS (245th Battalion CGG) JOINED THE BRITISH IMPERIAL ARMY Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randolph_Hewton “Canadian Mountain River” Oil on Canvass painted circa 1920 by Randolph Stanley Hewton, RCA, MC Acquired as part of the ‘Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection’ in 2024 We would like to thank Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet for sharing this information with cgg.ca HEWTON, Randolf […]
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FALL IN THE GUARDS! A TRIBUTE TO THE WWI SOLDIERS OF CANADA’S 1ST REGIMENT, THE CANADIAN GRENADIER GUARDS CGG Did you Know? Sgt. William John Young, DCM One of CGG’s Thirty-Four (34) WWI era Distinguished Conduct Medal Winners Photo of Deborah Martin, grandniece of World War I veteran William John Young from Raymond, Alberta, Canada Source: Remembrance Day Article, news-ca.churchofjesuschrist.org […]
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Congratulations to Kamarinos Spanos, a Colour Sergeant in the Serving Battalion of The Canadian Grenadier Guards, who received the Canadian Coronation Medal on Wednesday October 16, 2024 at a special ceremony in Laval Québec, presented by Annie Koutrakis, Member of Parliament for Vimy, in recognition of his exceptional service and unwavering […]
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Town of Hampstead It’s been a year since the Freedom of the City was conferred upon The Canadian Grenadier Guards, marking a proud moment in our town’s history. The resilience and sense of community shown that day remain a powerful reminder of the strong bond between our town and those who serve. As we reflect on this meaningful occasion, we’re […]
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