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Veteran Shaves 50-Year Moustache for Charity

11/14/2025

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Rob Ewen of Okehampton plans to shave his 50-year moustache to raise money for The Royal Marines Charity and Movember.
He grew the moustache in 1975 after Royal Marines training.
The shave will take place at Okehampton Rugby Club on November 29.
He says his wife and daughters will see him without it for the first time, reflecting his community ties.
Ewen served in Northern Ireland and Iraq.

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Rob Ewen of Okehampton plans to shave his 50-year moustache to raise money for The Royal Marines Charity and Movember.
He grew the moustache in 1975 after Royal Marines training.
The shave will take place at Okehampton Rugby Club on November 29.
He says his wife and daughters will see him without it for the first time, reflecting his community ties.
Ewen served in Northern Ireland and Iraq.