My mother was born in Devon, England, her maiden name being Elizabeth MOCK, her brother was Colonel Stephen MOCK of Swansea. My father (Thomas) was a Captain in the 3rd Glamorganshire Rifles.

I attended a special course with “A Battery” at Kingston, Ontario in 1886 under Colonel Cotton, Major Drury and Captain Houdon. I was with the Sault Mountain Battery from 1886 until it was disbanded.

In 1911, I organized the 51st, Sault Rifles with the rank of Lieutenant Col. and later on organized the 37th Battalion bud did not go overseas in 1915 with them as I was kept in Canada on recruiting duties.

However I arrived overseas in 1915 with the 138th Battalion and was appointed Assistant Director of Timber Operations. I remained overseas until November of 1919 winding up Forestry Corps business. On my return I was transferred to the reserve.

After may appointment as A.D.T.O. the late King George gave me the use of Virginia Water Cottage and grounds in Windsor Park for my personal use. I have dined with the Royal Family at Windsor Castle five times, also at Sandringham, Buckingham Palace and Balmoral Castle.

I returned to my former dredging and construction business.

In my younger days I was employed by the Canadian Government as location Engineer all through the construction of the Canadian Sault Ste. Marie Ship Canal and lock.

I am a member of the Church of England.

I receive no pension of any sort. I am also Chairman of the local Parks Board, which position I have held for the past eighteen years.”

Respectfully yours,

Colonel S.L. Penhorwood MVO OBE

August 28, 1951