King's / Queen’s Medal for Champion Shot

King's / Queen’s Medal for Champion Shot

Originally established under the British Honours System, the Medal for Champion Shot was approved for awarding in Canada in June 1968. On August 28, 1991, it became part of the Canadian Honours System as the Queen's Medal for Champion Shot. Following King Charles III's accession, it was renamed the King's Medal for Champion Shot. Administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall, two medals are awarded annually: one to a member of the Canadian Forces (Regular) and one to a member of the Canadian Forces (Reserves) or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who achieve the highest scores in the competition.


Lieutenant Reginald Frost Fendick Date of Award: unknown Notes 1948. Retired as a lieutenant colonel in the late ‘70s. Received MiD in Korean War. Lieutenant Reginald Frost Fendick
Corporal J. Grondin Date of Award: unknown Notes 2008. A vehicle technician with 4 Air Defence Regiment. The medal is awarded to the regular force member who obtains the highest aggregate score at the national marksmanship competition held annually at the Connaught ranges in Ottawa.
Sergeant Joseph Robson Hardy Date of Award: unknown Notes 1956. Retired as a captain in 1980, the last serving RCEME officer who had served in WW II. Sergeant Joseph Robson Hardy
Sergeant Rosario L’Heureux Date of Award: unknown Notes 1973. His picture is mounted on the wall at Connaught Ranges in Ottawa. As a vehicle technician, he served many years in CFB Valcartier with 3 R22eR and 5 EG du C (5 RG du C) in the 60’s and 70’s. His award is listed as being 3 R22eR.

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King's / Queen’s Medal for Champion Shot

Lieutenant Reginald Frost Fendick

Corporal J. Grondin

Sergeant Joseph Robson Hardy

Sergeant Rosario L’Heureux