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And a final note from Dendev, translated

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(Hand-written letter)

To the Secretariat of the Presidium of State Great Khural of the Mongolian People’s Republic

Request submitted through the Executive Office of the Bagh and Khoroo Khural deputies

I am partisan Jamba Dendev, currently residing at Bagh #2 of Altanbulag town of Selenge province, is 68 years of age. I have no private livestock. Because of health conditions, I am unable to work. I live with my spouse who is also sick. I live next to my son Rentsen’s household and my son has been taking care of us. However, my son Rentsen, who heads a large family, is of little help to us. Our living condition is poor. Taking into consideration the situation we are in, I request a partisan’s pension for 1956.

Partisan Jambyn Dendev

Partisan’s booklet #443

May 20, 1956.

Then a letter from one of the local authorities regarding the request:

To the Secretary of the Presidium of State Great Khural of the Mongolian People’s Republic

March 31, 1956

Reference # 282

Partisan Jambyn Dendev, 68, has no private livestock and is incapable. He lives with his wife. His son Rentsen has many children and has no private livestock/. Rentsen has a low paid work and is unable to help his parents. Taking into account the above facts, we support the request for the pension. The letter of request is attached.

Chairman of Executive Administration of Khural Deputies of Selnge province Surenhorloo (signed and stamped)

Hand-written: 600 Tugrugs

Then a translation of a hand written note also obtained from documents - presumably from one of the bureaucrats in the authorities

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Had-written note

Jambyn Dendev

Selenge province

Altanbulag town

Bagh # 2

Partisan booklet #443

Family members: 2

Dendev is 68 years old

Spouse is 60 years old

Ownership: One horse

Elder son Sodnomdarjaa is serving 10-year prison sentence since 1952.

Dendev received 600 Tugrugs as an extra pension in 1955.

And now, perhaps most interesting, an exchange of letters relating to a request for a Partisan's pension

First, roughly a year before receiving his second HMC, Dendev wrote this (translation of a hand written note)

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March 2, 1955

To: The Chairman of the Presidium of State Great Khural.

This letter was submitted through the Presidium of Provincial khural deputies of Altanbulag city, Selenge province

I am partisan Dendev, residing at Bagh #2 of Altanbulag city, requesting your attention to my living conditions. I am unable to work and have no any livestock and property to support my living. A goat bought by me in 1937 has increased in numbers and reached 17 heads but the by-products from the goatherd go for fulfilling the annual cashmere quotas and nothing is left to support my family. In recent years the herd number has decreased due to shortage of fodder and hay. In 1953, I bought a cow using my pension funds but it died because of illness last winter. This made our life even worse.

I have been incapacitated for the last decade. The life of my spouse and myself is getting worse. Therefore, I request one time partisan pension.

Serial number of Partisan’s Booklet is 443

Dendev

And here 2 ukaz - one for each of his HMC awardings

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First, the 1942 one

July 20, 1942

Additional decree of the Presidium of State Small Khural of the Mongolian People’s Republic (#39)

On awarding the partisans of 1921 People’s revolution for their dedication to the causes of revolution

On the occasion of the 21^st anniversary of great people’s revolution, to award the partisans of 1921 People’s revolution that directly took part in founding our People’s Republic and revolutionary government. The partisans listed below are the comrades who voluntarily enrolled the partisan formations led by our great leaders Sukhbaatar, Choibalsan and Magsarjav in 1921 for the cause of expelling the external enemies and bringing peaceful life to our Motherland.

The Presidium of State Small Khural of the Mongolian People’s Republic decrees to award:

Partisan Jigmid Gendenjamts, Herder of the herds of the Military Ministry, the resident of Bagh 21, Sub-district 5, Ulaanbaatar.

Partisan Gongor Bat-Ochir, Tax inspector of the Ministry of Finance, the resident of Bagh 5, Sub-district 2, Ulaanbaatar

Partisan Choijil Sandag, Veterinary of the Ulaanbaatar city administration, the resident of Bagh 16, Sub-district 1, Ulaanbaatar

1. Partisan Dondov Dendev, Chairman of Hairhandulaan county, Uvurkhangai province
2. Partisan Dorj Damba, Employee of a Bakery Cooperative, Altanbulag county, Selenge province
3. Partisan Tseren Tohnoo, Resident of Bagh #9, Tsagaannuur county, Selenge province
4. Partisan Bumba Genden, Employee of a Cooperative, Orhonshaamar county, Selenge province
5. Partisan Mendbayar Ishdorj, Resident of Bagh #2, Tsagaannuur county, Selenge province
6. Partisan Mend Seleejav, Resident of Bagh #9, Orhonshaamar county, Selenge province
7. Partisan Vanchig Ganbaa, Resident of Bagh #1, Orhonshaamar county, Selenge province
8. Partisan Bazar Maidar, Resident of Bagh #9, Orhonshaamar county, Selenge province
9. Partisan Jamba Dendev, Resident of Bagh #5, Tsagaannuur county, Selenge province
10. Partisan Khas Choimbol, Resident of Bagh #9, Orhonshaamar county, Selenge province
11. Partisan Tumen Altangerel, Officer of Rear and Supplies, Ministry of Internal Affairs

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Second, the one awarded in 1956

DECREE OF THE PRESIDIUM OF THE STATE GREAT KHURAL

OF THE MONGOLIAN PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC

July 5, 1956. # 78, Ulaanbaatar

On awarding the partisans, who actively participated in 1921 People’s Revolution, with Orders and Medals of the Mongolian People’s Republic.

The Presidium of the State Great Khural decrees:

On the occasion of the 35^th anniversary of the Mongolian People’s Revolution, to award the partisans who actively participated in 1921 People’s Revolution with the orders and medals of the Mongolian People’s Republic.

One. The Order of Sukhbaatar

1. Sukhbaatar Yanjmaa Precinct #5, Sukhbaatar soum, Sukhbaatar aimag

2. Puntsag Togtokh Precinct #6, Bayanzurkh soum, Tuv aimag

3. Doorov Dashzeveg Precinct #10, Luus soum, Dundgobi aimag

4. Dorj Badarch Precinct #10, University district, Ulaanbaatar

5. Amar Myagmar Precinct #5, Bayanzurkh soum, Tuv aimag

Two. The Order of the Red Banner of Combat Valor

1. Dechin Dendev Precinct #13, University district, Ulaanbaatar

2. Choijil Sandag Precinct #…, Uliastai district, Ulaanbaatar

3. Yuruult Mangaalam Precinct #10, Bayanchandmani soum, Tuv aimag

4.Sengee Tsevegmed Precinct #4, University district, Ulaanbaatar

5.Luvsan Sharav Precinct #11, Tarialan soum, Khuvsgul aimag

6. Choijil Gonchig Precinct #7, Amgalaanbaatar district, Ulaanbaatar

7. Perlei Dashnyam Aldarkhaan soum, Zavkhan aimag

8. Tseveg Luvsantseveg Precinct #3, Orhonshaamar soum, Selenge aimag

Three. The Order of the Combat Valor

78. Namdag Jambal Precinct #6, Orhonshaamar soum, Selenge aimag

79. Dorj Jamts Precinct #4, Undur Ulaan soum, Arhangai aimag

80. Dash Uvgunhuu Precinct #4, Altanbulag soum, Selenge aimag

81. Jambal Tudev Precinct #1, Deren soum, Dundgobi aimag

82. Choidon Damchaa Precinct #8, Batsumber soum, Tuv aimag

83. Khandjav Banzarzeveg Precinct #3, Sukhbaatar district, Ulaanbaatar

84. Aj Sanjaasuren Precinct #1, Naran soum, Zavhan aimag

85. Tunj Bat-Ochir Choibalsan town, Choibalsan aimag

86. Mend Lamjav Ulaanbaatar

87. Gonchigjav Tsend-Ayush Precinct #3, Batsumber soum, Tuv aimag

89. Sumya Dagva Precinct #8, Hutag-Undur soum, Bulgan aimag

90. Dorj Dendev Precinct #3, Orhonshaamar soum, Selenge aimag

91. Myatav Yarinbaatar Precinct #10, Bayanchandmani soum, Tuv aimag

92. Bayaryn Gendenbaldyr Precinct #1, Bayantsagaan soum, Tuv aimag

93. Anjilyn Yuruult Precinct #7, Khalkhgol soum, Choibalsan aimag

94. Ulzii Jadambaa Precinct #2, Zuunselbe district, Ulaanbaatar

95. Tseren Dagva Precinct #5, Batsumber district, Ulaanbaatar

96. Mandah Zagdbazar Precinct #2, Baruunselbe district, Ulaanbaatar

97. Yondon Luvsanperenlei Precinct #7, Baruunselbe district, Ulaanbaatar

98. Baljinyam Dashzeveg Jargalant soum, Zavkhan aimag

99. Damdin Sodnomdarjaa Precinct #8, Choibalsan town, Choibalsan aimag

100. Tseren Zagd Precinct #3, Batsumber soum, Tuv aimag

101. Tseren Jalbuu Precinct #2, Bulgan soum, Bulgan aimag

102. Vanchinsuren Luvsandanzan Precinct #3, Buyant soum, Khovd aimag

103. Mash Tsedev Precinct #3, Yuruu soum, Selenge aimag

60. Luvsan Tudev Selenge soum, Bulgan aimag

61. Jamts Dashdavaa Precinct #3, Khutag-Undur soum, Bulgan aimag

62. Sambuu Dagva Precinct #5, Shaamar soum, Selenge aimag

63. Tsembel Batdelger Precinct #19, Chingeltei district, Ulaanbaatar

64.Jantsan Choimbol Precinct #1, Shaamar soum, Selenge aimag

65. Gombo Sanjid Precinct #1, Jargalant soum, Zavkhan aimag

66.Jamba Dendev Precinct #2, Altanbulag soum, Selenge aimag

67. Namsrai Altangerel Precinct #1, Darhan soum, Selenge aimag

68. Luvsandorj Damdindorj Precinct #1, Shaamar soum, Selenge aimag

69. Luvsanravdan Myagmar Precinct #7, Buren soum, Khuvsgul aimag

70. Gombo Damdinsuren Arbulag soum, Khuvsgul aimag

71.Lonj Chultem-Osor Precinct #8, Worker’s district, Ulaanbaatar

His bio from the 3 volume Partisan book

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JAMBYN DENDEV

(1898-1960)

He was born in a place named Shorov gol at the former Erdenevan county of Tusheetkhan province (current Tsagaannuur county of Selenge province). Dendev lived with his parents until the age of 16. Up to 1921, he was engaged in small farming. In 1921, he enrolled the People’s partisan formations and took part in battles against the remnants of White Guards in western and Central Mongolia. He was discharged from the military service in 1921 and raised animals until 1960.

In 1921, I voluntarily enrolled the troops of Sumya Count whose unit was a part of the People’s partisan formation. The commander of our regiment was Putsag. The Commander of our sub-unit of ten soldiers was Chultem. I recall that Sharav, Dugarsuren, Damba and Dovdon were in my sub-unit.

At first, eleven soldiers under the command of Kh. Choibalsan left the Choron River to fight the White Guards. We passed through the Zelter border point and entered the territory of Russia. In Russia, we reached a place called Gedee Nuga where we were trained in shooting, sword-hitting, ambushing, retreating and marching for a about one month. After finishing the training, we returned to Mongolia and chased the White Guards at a Modon Khul pass. We beat the White Guards and confiscated their horses and other animal herds. After this battle, we traveled to Rashaant Mount in the Mergen Count’s county of Sainnoyonkhan province and we fought with the White Guards there. Choibalsan and Puntsag commanded the Mongolian troops at the Rashaant battles. Red Army regiment of some 600 soldiers commanded by Davydov and Shetinkin assisted us at the Rashaant battle. There were some 300 Mongolian troops that fought against the White Guards at the Rashaant Mount. We lost twelve Mongolians in this battle. I personally knew six of the killed. I recall Sambuugiin Genden of Nomohan province, hunter Sodnomdash of Khyaran and Norov of Erdenevan county who were killed in the battle. I forgot the names of others. We lost the battle at the Rashaant battle. Out of twelve carts with mounted machine guns, eleven were damaged and abandoned. We had to retreat to Russia where we continued to fight with the White Guards. After numerous skirmishes in Russia, we returned to Mongolia and stationed temporarily at the Nomonkhan monastery. Our unit was summoned to fight the White Guards camped at the forest at Dukh Mount. The Dukh forest is situated on the northern bank of Selenge river on the border of Ahai Count and Erdene count’s territory. I learned that some 200 Mongolian troops and more than 500 Russian White Guards fought against each other there. The battle lasted for three days. Choibalsan and Puntsag commanded the Mongolian troops there. I headed a squad of ten soldiers. We have defeated the White Guards at Dukh forest. Two airplanes from Red Army assisted us in this battle. After the battle, our unit returned to Vangiin town (current Bulgan town). I got sick right after the battle. After recuperation, I took part in two battles against the White Guards at a place called Zulegtei in Janjinvan’s county.

Something underway to reach me but wanted to share the background info already.

A tiny document group related to Partisan Jambyn Dendev and consisting of an Order and Medal Booklet listing two Honorary Medals of Combat (one awarded in 1942 and another in 1956). The booklet has his original photo and is in great condition. His Partisans booklet is missing unfortunately nor are the medals themselves included.

There is info on Dendev in the 3 volume Partisan memoirs book series posted elsewhere (volume 1 page 150). Also, some background documentation was able to be uncovered:

- The ukaz awarding him and some other partisans with orders and medals in 1942

- His request to receive the partisan's pensions in 1955 and 1956. These requests and also recommendations from the provincial government for the partisan's pension shed light on his living conditions when he got really old.

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Here is a translation of the decree which, among others, awarded Sodnomdarjaa a Mongolian Honorary Medal of Combat in 1941

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July 10, 1941

Additional decree of the Presidium of State Small Khural of the Mongolian People’s Republic (#44)

On the occasion of the 20^th anniversary of great people’s revolution, to award:

• The partisans of 1921 People’s revolution for outstanding feats and contributions for cause of founding our People’s Republic and revolutionary government.
• The commanders, commissars and soldiers of the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Army for feats and efforts directed at protecting the sovereignty and independence of our Motherland.
• The herders, employees and workers of plants, factories, trade, education and cultural organizations for labor feats and achievements directed at strengthening and developing national economy and agriculture.

The Presidium of State Small Khural of the Mongolian People’s Republic decrees to award:

A native of Dariganga soum of Dornod province Biziya Jlhaa for courage and bravery displayed during the battles against Japanese invaders in 1939.

Partisan Batnasan Sengeravdan, a native of of Bagh #2, Altanbulag town, Selenge province

1. Partisan Damdin Sodnomdarjaa, native of Dornod (Eastern) province
2. Partisan Gendenjav Banzarjav, resident of Ulaanbaatar
3. Partisan Sambuu Damdin, Resident of Sub-district #3, Ulaanbaatar
4. Partisan Rentsen Namsrai, resident of Ulaanbaatar
5. Partisan Sanjaa Yondon, a native of of Bagh #2, Altanbulag town, Selenge province
6. Partisan Hayan Dashinyam, a native of of Bagh #2, Sukhbaatar town, Selenge province
7. Partisan Jantsan Jamsran, a native of of Bagh #3, Sukhbaatar town, Selenge province
8. Partisan Damnai Namsrai, a native of of Bagh #1, Bayangol county, Selenge province

And here related to a later Polar Star awarded to Baldan

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DECREE OF THE PRESIDIUM OF THE STATE SMALL KHURAL

July 9, 1949. # 46, Ulaanbaatar

On awarding the officers of the People’s Revolutionary Army with Orders and Medals for long-service

The Presidium of the State Small Khural decrees:

In accordance with the Decree #16 dated March 16, 1947 and on the occasion of the 29^th anniversary of the Mongolian People’s revolution, to award the officers of the Ministry of Defense with the orders and medals for more than 10 years irreproachable service for the army.

One. The Order of the Red Banner of Combat Valor

1. Major General Genden Rendoo

2. Colonel Zagdsuren Dugar

3. Lieutenant Colonel Togoogiin Bathishig

4. Major Dashi Damdinjav

Two. The Order of the Combat Valor

1. Colonel Myadag Odsuren
2. Lieutenant Colonel Chimiddorj Haltarhuu
3. Lieutenant Colonel Damba Namsrai
4. Lieutenant Colonel Gombo Tserenjav
5. Major Genden Bandgai
6. Sergeant Gendejamst Senge-Ish
7. Lieutenant Colonel Sunrev Choidongavaa
8. Major Mahbal Orgi

Three. The Order of the Polar Star

1. Major General Suuri Baldan
2. Colonel Jadamba Davaasuren
3. Lieutenant colonel Ochirjav Choijiljav
4. Captain Ayush Dambiijantsan
5. Lieutenant Colonel Navaan Baasan
6. Lieutenant Colonel Tseren Jamba
7. Captain Sainhuu Janlav
8. Major Chimiddorj Ayush
9. Major Purev Sanduijav
10. Captain Yanjmaa Tserenlham
11. Senior Lieutenant Dansuren Batsengel
12. Major Namsrai Genden
13. Captain Purevdendev Tsedensonom

Here is the translated bio of another Partisan: Jambyn Dendev. He's not mentioned yet in this thread nor do I have his partisan badge or booklet but I have managed to acquire some other items of him which I'll post later (once finally in my hands).

These Partisan book bio's are a real treasure trove! The other items/info I've obtained on Dendev will also shed more light on various practicalities with regard to the Partisan badge awardees.

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JAMBYN DENDEV

(1898-1960)

He was born in a place named Shorov gol at the former Erdenevan county of Tusheetkhan province (current Tsagaannuur county of Selenge province). Dendev lived with his parents until the age of 16. Up to 1921, he was engaged in small farming. In 1921, he enrolled the People’s partisan formations and took part in battles against the remnants of White Guards in western and Central Mongolia. He was discharged from the military service in 1921 and raised animals until 1960.

In 1921, I voluntarily enrolled the troops of Sumya Count whose unit was a part of the People’s partisan formation. The commander of our regiment was Putsag. The Commander of our sub-unit of ten soldiers was Chultem. I recall that Sharav, Dugarsuren, Damba and Dovdon were in my sub-unit.

At first, eleven soldiers under the command of Kh. Choibalsan left the Choron River to fight the White Guards. We passed through the Zelter border point and entered the territory of Russia. In Russia, we reached a place called Gedee Nuga where we were trained in shooting, sword-hitting, ambushing, retreating and marching for a about one month. After finishing the training, we returned to Mongolia and chased the White Guards at a Modon Khul pass. We beat the White Guards and confiscated their horses and other animal herds. After this battle, we traveled to Rashaant Mount in the Mergen Count’s county of Sainnoyonkhan province and we fought with the White Guards there. Choibalsan and Puntsag commanded the Mongolian troops at the Rashaant battles. Red Army regiment of some 600 soldiers commanded by Davydov and Shetinkin assisted us at the Rashaant battle. There were some 300 Mongolian troops that fought against the White Guards at the Rashaant Mount. We lost twelve Mongolians in this battle. I personally knew six of the killed. I recall Sambuugiin Genden of Nomohan province, hunter Sodnomdash of Khyaran and Norov of Erdenevan county who were killed in the battle. I forgot the names of others. We lost the battle at the Rashaant battle. Out of twelve carts with mounted machine guns, eleven were damaged and abandoned. We had to retreat to Russia where we continued to fight with the White Guards. After numerous skirmishes in Russia, we returned to Mongolia and stationed temporarily at the Nomonkhan monastery. Our unit was summoned to fight the White Guards camped at the forest at Dukh Mount. The Dukh forest is situated on the northern bank of Selenge river on the border of Ahai Count and Erdene count’s territory. I learned that some 200 Mongolian troops and more than 500 Russian White Guards fought against each other there. The battle lasted for three days. Choibalsan and Puntsag commanded the Mongolian troops there. I headed a squad of ten soldiers. We have defeated the White Guards at Dukh forest. Two airplanes from Red Army assisted us in this battle. After the battle, our unit returned to Vangiin town (current Bulgan town). I got sick right after the battle. After recuperation, I took part in two battles against the White Guards at a place called Zulegtei in Janjinvan’s county.

Choijin Nanzai was awarded nr 257 at the first conference of the Best Herders of the MPR in December 1941.

He is from Manhan county, Hovd province

He was also recommended to be awarded with the Honorary Medal of Labor but his award recommendation was elevated to the Order of Polar Star. A photo was managed to be found as well apparently some photos of participants of the First conference were preserved - it appears that the photos were taken prior to their participation as they do not wear their badges. May be they are registration photos as the background of the photos of different herders are the same.

Full name

Age

Sex

Occupation

Address

Order/medal recommended

Order/medal awarded

Choijin Nanzai

42 (hand-written)

Male

Herder

Precinct # 4, Manhan county, Khovd province

Honorary Medal of Labor

Order of the Polar Star (hand-written)

Choijin Nanzai owned no animal in 1931. As of 1941, he owned 434 heads of livestock and reared all mother animals with no loses. Herder Nanzai prepared 26 centners in 1941. He built a large corral for his livestock. He fulfilled by 90% the wool quota for this year.

Ch. Nanzai.jpgChoijin Nanzai recommendation.jpgNanzai.jpg

Nanzai was awarded the Order of Polar Star in 1941 and below is a translation of his ukaz

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DECREE OF THE PRESIDIUM OF THE STATE SMALL KHURAL

OF THE MONGOLIAN PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC

December 5, 1941. Ulaanbaatar

On awarding the participants of the First Conference of the Best Herders of the Mongolian People’s Republic with Orders and Medals

The Presidium of the State Small Khural decrees:

To award the herders who have achieved significant results in the cause of developing the animal husbandry by closely caring for the animals, preparing the animal fodder, constructing and renovating the warm animal corrals, increasing the number of heads of mother animals, conducting correct animal-mating campaigns, rearing newborn and young animals and using wool from all animals. The herders who achieved the above requirements and exerted all efforts for fulfilling the utmost important tasks of the Party and Government and thus, serving an example for others.

1. Yatavyn Jamtso, a 73-year-old man, the best herder from Bulgan County, Hovd province.
2. Sabaryn Nyangai, the best herder, Precinct #1, Bulgan County, Hovd province.
3. Dambyn Ravdan, Head of the Precinct # 4, Darvi County, Hovd province.
4. Avirmidyn Dashzeveg, the best herder, Precinct #5, Erdeneburen County, Hovd province.
5. Luvsanain Chuluun, the best herder from Yench County, Hovd province.
6. Jinjiin Dashi, the best herder from Darvi County, Hovd province.
7. To award with the Order of the Red Banner of Combat Valor the Chairman of the Bayanzurkh County of Tuv aimag Puntsagiin Luvsangombo.

1. Choijin Nanzai, the best herder, Precinct #4, Manhan County, Hovd province.
2. Zagdyn Bavaa, the best herder, Precinct #4, Altai County, Hovd province.
3. Munguni Badarah, the best herder, Precinct #10, Umnugobi County, Uvs province.
4. Batyn Chimid, the best herder, Hovd County, Uvs province.
5. Avaryn Batjargal, best herder, Precinct #4, Uvs province.

And here a picture explaining the operation on eliminating Dambiijantsan. It contains photos of people (incl. Sodnomdarjaa) who took part in the special operation.

And here a link to Mongolian Wikipedia with an article on Dambijantsan, killed by a secret mission which Sodnomdarjaa was on.

http://mn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%96%D0%B0_%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BC_%D0%94%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%B1%D0%B8%D0%B9%D0%B6%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%86%D0%B0%D0%BD

It also links on to English, Chinese, Russian etc. versions of the same page. Thanks so much to a forum friend who made me aware of this!

It includes (!) a picture of Dambijantsan's severed head (!) which was taken away as proof and apparently found it's way to the Kunstkammer of the Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia.

Some of the points from Wikipedia: Dambiijantsan's settlement called Maajinsag was situated near Mongol-Chinese border (currently in China). It was a walled settlement and Dambijantsan's ger was heavily guarded. Dambijantsan himself was very suspicious man and never trusted his people. Besides few trusted bodyguards, he did not allow his troops to be permanently armed as he was afraid of coups and assassinations. So he used to distribute weapons to his men when he needed and later take them back and keep the weapons in a warehouse. So that's why his people could not resist few Mongolians when they killed their leader. This detail is not provided in Sodnomdarjaa's memoirs.

Just in, a translation of the bio on Sodnomdarjaa from the Partisan book of bio's. Also here a link to the thread on the Soviet section on Sodnomdarjaa... from whom I have a documented 1920's order of the red banner

A great movie could be made of this!

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/36164-1920s-order-of-the-red-banner/page-1

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DAMDINY SODNOMDARJAA

(1895-1961)

He was born at a place called Yanzai at the Delgermunh Mount in Noble Ulzii’s estate of Sansraidorj Count’s county of Setsenkhan province (current Choibalsan county of Dornod province). Until the age of 17, he was herding livestock. In 1921, he was drafted to the military service in his native province and transferred to Hujirbulan to attend the sergeant courses. Sodnomdarjaa graduated from the course in 1914.

In 1915, he was selected to a group of 20 soldiers that left Ulzii noble’s county to fight the Chinese invaders and troops of Bavuujav and Jodvoo. In 1921, Sodnomdarjaa visited the capital where he met with D. Sukhbaatar and Kh. Choibalsan. From 1921-1923, Sodonomdarjaa accomplished special missions in Western Mongolia following the orders of Sukhbaatar and Choibalsan. One of his primary missions was the elimination of anti-revolutionary leader Dambijantsan. Since 1923, he worked for the MPRP Central Committee, Council of Ministers, Department of Internal Security, state trade, finance and manufacturing organizations.

My family was poor. Therefore I had to work for others to meet the ends until the age of seventeen. In 1912, when I reached 17, I heard that 28 conscripts from my county are slated to join 1000- strong military unit of Setsenkhan province. I met my nobleman Ulzii and asked him to allow me to join the conscripts. He agreed. In 1913, I was transferred to the capital and selected to continue my service in the capital from the candidates of four provinces. Subsequently, I became one of fifty soldiers selected to attend the sergeant’s course. I graduated from the sergeant’s course in 1914 and was allowed to visit my family for duration of one month.

However, my noble man did not allow me to return to my unit after the expiration of the leave period. In spring of 1915, a group of bandits led by Bavuujav raided some parts of Eastern border regions. I was selected to a unit to protect the eastern borders and took part in several clashes. After I returned from this assignment, I married to a young woman named Deleg. In 1920, I went to the Administrative center of San Beis county where I saw the Chinese invaders for the first time. In order to get familiar with situation in the capital, I decided to meet with Sukhbaatar and visited the capital. However, I did not find Sukhbaatar there but I saw what was happening in the capital. After I came back to my county, I was summoned to the Administrative center of San Beis county. At the center, I was included in to a small unit of soldiers. We spent the night at a Russian settlement at Duruu village where I learned that our unit is joining the troops led by Dugar.

We got fully armed and moved to Choir where we fought with the Chinese soldiers several times. Our unit was separated from the main unit. During this time, we met Khatanbaatar Magsarjav and Naidan Count who told us that Dugar’s troops were mobilized to strengthen the Baron Ungern’s White Guards and summoned to the capital. Our unit continued its mission in Inner Mongolia where we defeated Chinese units many times. We caught up with the main troops near the capital.

Rumors started to spread among the soldiers of our unit. Some said that the “Reds” are moving to the capital. Since our commander Dugar is allied with Ungern, we may suffer at the hands of “Reds”. After that, soldiers started to desert the unit in small groups. We also heard that troops of Governor Jodvoo from Inner Mongolia are moving to fight with us. So our unit moved to southeast to fight with them. I heard that commander Dugar is about to send a letter to Count Gombo-Idshin whose headquarters were at the Moltsog sand dunes. I decided to volunteer to take the letter as his courier.

The reason I volunteered lied in my intent to meet Sukhbaatar in order to make a right assessment of the situation. After I delivered the letter to the destination, I had to urgently come back to my unit. Our unit fought with the troops of Governor Jodvoo from Inner Mongolia. After returning from a mission, I heard that Count Gombo-Idshin is about to send an urgent letter to the Military Ministry in the capital and I asked the Count to send me.

I delivered the letter to the Military Ministry and later met Sukhbaatar. Sukhbaatar sent me with a letter summoning him to the capital. The new People’s Government appointed Dugar to command troops stationed in Zamyn-Uud. I was also appointed to the same unit. After one month, I was transferred to Moltsog HQ where I served until the spring 1922. In 1922, I was summoned by Sukhbaatar who appointed me as the courier-soldier stationed in Hovd province administration. Sukhbaatar also instructed me to gather possible intelligence on the situation in Hovd province. Cout Gombo-Idshin was appointed as the Minister for Wetern Mongolian by the People’s Government. I was instructed to work under his supervision.

In autumn of 1922, Count Gombo-Idshin summoned me and ordered to me to urgently proceed to the Altai mountain range pass at Khushuu trees. My mission was to apprehend or eliminate the white guard officer Alexandrov who was fleeing from Soviets to Xinjiang. I took a native teenage boy Damiran as my guide. I was also informed that a unit of 50 soldiers would be sent to help me later. We caught up with the White Guard officers in Munjav monastery and arrested Alexandrov and another officer there. We took tem back to Hovd where I learned that Alexandrov’s companion was a high-ranking officer who used to command White Guard regiment. The White Guard officers were handed over to the representatives of Red Army and the Soviet military advisor to the Minister commended me a lot for apprehending these officers. The advisor promised to inform his superiors on my mission (May be this assignment and the assassination of Dambyjantsan earned him the Soviet Red Banner in 1931).

I was sent to the capital to inform Sukhbaatar and Military Minister Khatanbaatar Magsarjav on apprehending the White Guard officers. I made to the capital within five days and handed the letters to Sukhbaatar and Magsarjav.

Sukhbaatar received the letters and instructed me to return to Hovd but warned not rush. He suggested that I make to Hovd within twelve days in order to get some rest. Sukhbaatar also instructed me take a German rifle with 10 cartridge magazine from the Hovd Ministry HQ as a sign of his appreciation. I returned to Hovd on September 29 and handed Sukhbaatar’s letters to Minister Gombo-Idshin and Chief of Department of Internal Security Baldandorj. At the same meeting, Minister Gombo-Idshin handed me a classified letter. I do not know when he received this letter. The letter contained a secret order of the Minister of Military Ministry that read “In order to eliminate anti-revolutionary Dambijantsan, the special meeting of the Council of Ministers set up a group tasked to eliminate Dambyjantsan and his entourage. The group shall consist of a commander of a unit in Tsetsenhan province Dugarjav, Commander of a unit in Tusheethan province Hero of the Bogdkhaant Mongolia Nanzad and soldiers of Hovd Ministry Sodnomdarjaa and Dash. Sodnomdarjaa is transferred under the command of Head of Government Special Commission Baldandorj. We inform you to keep the content of this letter secret.” I received a new German rifle and rode to Uliastai town with Baldandorj.

In Uliastai we have developed a secret plan on eliminating Dambiijantsan. On December 23, 1922, Commander Dugarjav, Nanzad, Dash, Davaa, Damba and I left for Dambiijantsan’s stronghold. Chief Baldandorj was planning to aid us with some 300 troops if there will be a need for this. We traveled on horseback from Uliastai to Toli Beis county. There, we left our horses and rode the camels. When we reached Dambiijantsan’s settlement, we pretended to be people seeking his protection. He allowed us to stay in his camp. The next day, we requested Dambiijantsan to visit our ger (Mongolian felt lattice walled dwelling) to bless us and receive a gift from us. When Dambiijantsan stepped into a ger, Dugarjav and Dashi twisted his arms and Nanzad shot him in the chest. I was manning the ger at the entrance and shot a big white dog that attacked me. I also shot at two of Dambiijantsan’s bodyguards and forced them to retreat. I also made sure that Dambyjantsan’s weapons stocks were under our control. We have gathered all residents of settlement and followers of Dambiijantsan. From the second floor of a building I announced the death of oppressive Dambiijantsan and distributed propaganda leaflets.

We have cut the head of Dambiijantsan as a proof of the accomplishment of the mission and stored it in a box for transportation. We also liberated people who were tortured by Dambiijantsan and his men. There were many people whose eyes were removed or crippled. There were several Tibetans, the envoys of Tibetan Monk Banchin Erdene, who were taken hostage by Dambiijantsan. We freed them and provided them with horses and supplies. We also appointed people to confiscate Dambiijantsan’s herds and other property. When our reinforcement arrived with Chief Baldandorj, the close followers and collaborators of Dambijantsan were also arrested. Some were executed on the spot and some were sent to a prsion. We decided to move the residents of the settlement to another place and abandon this settlement.

The Government’s mission was accomplished successfully. The oppressive Dambiijantsan was eliminated and people who were oppressed by him liberated. The documents and belongings of Dambiijantsan were confiscated and handed over to the state authorities in Uliastai town.

A link to the partisan badge section on the Mongolia forum - a very interesting addition added there, the bio of Sodnomdarjaa from the Partisan book of biographies

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/4519-mongolian-partisan-badge/page-10

Best herder badge 393 - awarded at the second conference of the Best Herders of the MPR, in November 1943, to Daramyn Zagdsambar

Precinct 9, Naran county, Zavhan province

Recommendation:

Full name

Age

Sex

Occupation

Ethnicity

Address

Number of owned livestock

Serial number of the badge

Daramyn Zagdasambar

44

Male

Herder

Halha

Precinct # 9, Naran county, Zavhan province

161 heads

393 (handwritten)

Daramyn Zagdasambar owned just three animals in 1921. As of 1942, he owned 131 heads of livestock and as of 1943-161 heads. In 1942 he reared 18 newborn animals from 18 mother animals. In 1943, he reared 51 newborn animals from 57 mother animals. He also combed 80 kg of wool in 1942 and 109 kg in 1943. Herder Zagdsambar prepared 50 centners of hay in 1942 and 98 centners in 1943. In 1942, he built two large corrals and one in 1943. He also built a small corral for his herds in 1942. Comrade Zagdsambar is an active participant of party/public work and is an exemplary herder.

As present he had a pair of Mongolian boots and a pair of leather boots.

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More information on Zagdsambar:

First, the translation of the table showing herds in possession of herder Zagdsambar at the time of attending the herder conference. The table shows his herds broken down into the five major animals. Daramyn Zagdsambar-herds.doc

Also, he was awarded the Honorary Certificate by the Council of Ministers when attending the herder conference. Attached is a translation of the document showing his name and serial number of the certificate. Zagdsambar -Gramota.doc

Some pics of an item once offered for sale to me

Compared with the Soyombo's, these get relatively little attention. Probably because the odds of ever getting one (or even just a document) are so slim.

Having some detailed scans like this is good though in case any one of us gets lucky and can get one and needs some scans for comparison!

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Thanks Tsend

A lot of very interesting new information in this thread in recent weeks.

http://www.collectrussia.com/DISPITEM.HTM?ITEM=16919

Suspect this belonged in the red document... ..?

No gold, i wish it was!

Probably some of the items are still with the family, some with dealers, and the rest spread out all over the world.

The general's badge is a first for me - hadn't seen one before - but it's not particularly impressive in terms of quality - a million miles from e.g. a Marshall's star. I guess that's progress...

The partisan's name is Tserengiin Jambalburged. He is from Ider county, Zavhan aimag. He was a part of Magsarjav's unit. The ID card is given July 27, 1943.

And finally, a one page bio incl. pic of this gentlemen!

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Here is Mendiin Seleejar

2 pages in the book, incl. pic

Hope the scans are clear enough for you to get a translation (and post it here:))

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This document belonged to partisan Dondov, a native of Selenge county in Bulgan province.

Any chance of a first name? That would really help to narrow it down for me.

Thx

Close-up.

Was looking up bios for a fellow forum member and got a hit on one of his and forwarded the scans to him. The other hit is for this one which Ed posted. Ed, in case you are reading, here's scans of the bio of your guy. Would be nice to see you back here and posting again!

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