Bob Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 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. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-679-0-31880000-1401147174.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-679-0-81530100-1401147179.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) His bio from the 3 volume Partisan book ========================= 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. Edited May 26, 2014 by Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 And here 2 ukaz - one for each of his HMC awardings ================================================================= 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 21st 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: One. The Order of the Red Banner of Military Valor Partisan Jigmid Gendenjamts, Herder of the herds of the Military Ministry, the resident of Bagh 21, Sub-district 5, Ulaanbaatar. Two. The Order of the Polar Star 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 Three. The Honorary Medal of Combat Partisan Dondov Dendev, Chairman of Hairhandulaan county, Uvurkhangai province Partisan Dorj Damba, Employee of a Bakery Cooperative, Altanbulag county, Selenge province Partisan Tseren Tohnoo, Resident of Bagh #9, Tsagaannuur county, Selenge province Partisan Bumba Genden, Employee of a Cooperative, Orhonshaamar county, Selenge province Partisan Mendbayar Ishdorj, Resident of Bagh #2, Tsagaannuur county, Selenge province Partisan Mend Seleejav, Resident of Bagh #9, Orhonshaamar county, Selenge province Partisan Vanchig Ganbaa, Resident of Bagh #1, Orhonshaamar county, Selenge province Partisan Bazar Maidar, Resident of Bagh #9, Orhonshaamar county, Selenge province Partisan Jamba Dendev, Resident of Bagh #5, Tsagaannuur county, Selenge province Partisan Khas Choimbol, Resident of Bagh #9, Orhonshaamar county, Selenge province Partisan Tumen Altangerel, Officer of Rear and Supplies, Ministry of Internal Affairs ======================= 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 35th 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 Four. Honorary Medal of Combat 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) 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) ============================ 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 Edited May 26, 2014 by Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Then a translation of a hand written note also obtained from documents - presumably from one of the bureaucrats in the authorities ---------------------- 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 And a final note from Dendev, translated ======================== (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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Below a translation of a copy of the registry for the Honorary Medal of Combat awarded to partisan Dendev. Registry of awardees compiled by Presidium of State Small Khural of the Mongolian People’s Republic (1926-1943) # 190 191 192 Full Name of the awardee Bazar Maidar Jambyn Dendev Hasyn Choimbol Social Status/ gender Arat, Male Arat, Male Arat, Male DoB / Age 1892 (50) 1988 (54) 1893 (49) Residence Address Selenge province, Orhonshaamar county, Bagh#4 Selenge province, Tsagaannuur county, Bagh#5 Selenge province, Orhonshaamar county, Bagh#4 Occupation Herder Herder at Partisan’s collective Farm Unemployed Honorary Medal of Combat 1942 1942 1942 Month July July July Day 20 20 20 Decree # 39 39 39 Booklet Serial number 42 43 44 Profession No Plowing No Medal Serial Number 676 653 476 Photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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